Reenabling Scam Victim Curiosity After A Relationship Scam – 2024
Reenabling Scam Victim Curiosity After A Relationship Scam
Helping every Scam Victim to Rediscover their Curiosity and Start Learning Again!
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
Recovering curiosity after experiencing a relationship scam involves overcoming cognitive impairment and trauma. Scams can leave victims feeling betrayed and distrustful, stifling their curiosity.
Understanding the brain’s response to trauma, including the impact on the amygdala and hippocampus, helps explain the challenges in re-engaging with new experiences.
To rebuild curiosity, it’s crucial to address emotional and cognitive blocks through self-care, support networks, and gradual exposure to new activities.
Managing cognitive overload and using structured learning approaches can further assist in this recovery, fostering a renewed sense of wonder and exploration.
