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.
