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title: "Comparisons – The Dangers Of Scam Victims Comparing Their Suffering To Others – 2024"
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# Comparisons – The Dangers Of Scam Victims Comparing Their Suffering To Others – 2024

# Comparisons - the Dangers of Scam Victims Comparing Their Suffering to Others

## Comparing One Person's Pain to another is a Form of Resentment, and it can be very Dangerous Psychologically for Scam Victims

### Understanding Scam Victim Recovery Psychology

##### Authors:
•  Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Licensed Psychologist Specialty in Crime Victim Trauma Therapy, Neuropsychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
•  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.

## About This Article

Scam victims can often compare their suffering or victimization to others for validation, understanding, coping, a sense of community, and advocacy. However, this comparison can lead to resentment and envy, fueled by cognitive biases such as relative deprivation, negative contrast effect, and social comparison bias.

Resentment arises from perceived injustices and activates brain regions associated with emotional processing and social cognition. Envy, on the other hand, stems from feelings of inadequacy and activates neural circuits related to emotion regulation and reward processing.

Overcoming the temptation of comparisons requires cultivating self-compassion, focusing on personal progress, challenging unrealistic comparisons, practicing gratitude, setting realistic goals, seeking support, practicing mindfulness, and focusing on personal values.

By implementing these strategies, scam victims can navigate their recovery journey with resilience, healing, and growth, free from the negative effects of comparison.

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