Constant Complaining in Scam Victims Stops Recovery and Distorts Their Real Thinking – 2024

Constant Complaining in Scam Victims Stops Recovery and Distorts Their Real Thinking

Resentment, Passive-Aggressive Behavior, Self-Pity, and Entitlement Mentality can substantially limit Recovery

Primary Category: Scam Victim Recovery Psychology

Author:
• Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.

About This Article

Constant complaining, while a natural response for scam victims coping with trauma, can significantly hinder their recovery by reinforcing a victim mentality, blocking emotional healing, and straining relationships. It prevents victims from seeing solutions and fosters feelings of resentment when they perceive the help they receive as inadequate.

Listening to others’ feedback, even when critical, is essential for growth and recovery, as it can provide valuable insights into self-sabotaging behaviors and open the door to emotional healing. Rejecting support or being dismissive of advice from loved ones and professionals can further isolate victims, delaying their recovery.

Emotional Numbness and Scam Victims – Coping After the Scam – 2024

Emotional Numbness and Scam Victims – Coping After the Scam

Helping Scam Victims Understand the Dual-Nature of Numbness as Both a Psychological Coping Mechanism and a Defense Mechanism

Primary Category: Scam Victim Recovery Psychology

Author:
• Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.

About This Article

Psychological or emotional numbness is a state where individuals become detached from their emotions as a response to overwhelming trauma, serving as both a defense and coping mechanism.

For scam victims, this numbness can provide immediate relief by shielding them from the intense emotional pain and distress associated with the betrayal and manipulation they’ve experienced. However, while numbness can help victims manage their immediate emotions, it can also hinder long-term recovery by preventing them from processing their trauma fully.

Coping with Scam Victim Trauma: Exploring Positive and Negative Coping Mechanisms – 2024

Coping with Scam Victim Trauma: Exploring Positive and Negative Coping Mechanisms

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

In the aftermath of becoming a victim to a scam, individuals often grapple with a myriad of emotions and challenges, leading to the adoption of coping mechanisms, both positive and negative.

Positive coping strategies such as seeking social support, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in constructive activities can facilitate recovery, healing and resilience.

Conversely, negative coping mechanisms like avoidance, substance abuse, and self-blame can exacerbate emotional distress and hinder recovery.

Coping Mechanisms