SCARS Institute Exploration Podcast #3 – Why Many Scam Victims are Fearful or Offended by Their Own Emotions and Block Them
Category: Recovery Psychology
Link To Original Article: https://scamsnow.com/scam-victims-are-fearful-or-offended-by-emotions-2026/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/1w2K7_YmwDQ
Abstract:
Scam victims often experience distress not only from betrayal but from fear and rejection of their own emotional responses. Grief, anger, shame, and fear are frequently misinterpreted as weakness or loss of control rather than normal trauma reactions. Cultural conditioning, early emotional suppression, and fear of mental illness contribute to this resistance. Suppressing emotions temporarily reduces pain but ultimately prolongs nervous system activation and psychological distress. Emotions function as biological signals designed to rise, be processed, and resolve. Allowing emotions without judgment restores regulation and reduces intensity over time. Trauma-informed support is sometimes necessary when emotional access feels unsafe. Healing occurs when emotions are treated as information rather than enemies and when survivors reclaim trust in their internal experience.
Note: This podcast video article is intended for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. If you are experiencing distress, please consult a qualified mental health professional.
