Self Pity
This forum post is about Self Pity.
Definition: Self-pity is an emotion in which one feels self-centered sorrow and pity toward the self in regards to one's own internal and external experiences of suffering. Self-pity has also been defined as an emotion "directed towards others with the goal of attracting attention, empathy, or help"
@pamharley003
Interesting post!
An unhealthy cycle of negative thoughts, can't be beneficial for you. But, I also do empathize as I know everyone has their reasons and It mustn't be easy. <3
“It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are finished.
Mrs. Miracle”💜
@innateJoy9602
I love that analogy of a pity pot, and flushing away the self pity.
Thanks for that image.
8 out of all those apply to me..
@pamharley003 This kinda hurts to read, I've experienced this for sure and still have a little despite doing better 💖
@georgiagalaxy
I am sorry the post hurt you, that was not my intention. I try to give posts that may help us all, and I am always here if you need to speak about it
I didn't know these signs meant self pity.
Many of these apply to me.
Recently I wondered why I keep remembering the past, why I don't find joy for much, I reminisce, I have been told I'm self absorbed and have been confused by it since I usually think I'm just keeping to myself. I have also noticed my conversations with people are mostly about what is going wrong and not what goes well. I focus on the negative too much.
Now I wonder if I have been seeking comfort and if so, why??
Thank you for provoking all these questions in me. I really hope I can find an answer.
geez...good thing I don't check off every item on that list.
Part of what drives self-pity, I think, is the assumption that life/the universe/etc. owes you something. It's a form of entitlement, & may or may not be something one is consciously aware of. My attitude is a bit different: Yes, life usually stinks. But this world is under no obligation to give you, or anyone else, a happy life. You are not that important in the grand scheme of things. From the earliest times, most people spent their lives in suffering; until very recently, life was poor, dirty, exhausting, often violent, & brief. If you have any good things in your life right now, be grateful for them.
