Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry For Yourself
“Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.” (John Gardner)
We all experience pain and sorrow in life. And although sadness is a normal, healthy emotion, dwelling on your sorrow and misfortune is self-destructive. Do you respond positively to any of the points below?
You tend to think your problems are worse than anyone else’s.
If it weren’t for bad luck, you’re pretty sure you’d have none at all.
Problems seem to add up for you at a much faster rate than anyone else.
You’re fairly certain that no one else truly understands how hard your life really is.
You sometimes choose to withdraw from leisure activities and social engage- ments so you can stay home and think about your problems.
You’re more likely to tell people what went wrong during your day rather than what went well.
You often complain about things not being fair.
