Do you know someone who has a victim mindset that everyone is out against them and everything is completely out of their control? Do you find yourself drained while they stay in a perpetual state of discontentment? To better explore what a victim mindset is, in this video, we’ll discuss some of the signs someone is always playing the victim.

Disclaimer: It is important to use your best judgment if someone is truly in a victim mindset. There are people who have hardships that are valid, even if hard to understand. This article is not to discredit or devalue the experience of others, but rather to shed light on an issue that may be used to manipulate and harm other people.

Playing the victim is also one of the most common self-sabotaging behavior. If you recognize these signs in yourself and want to be aware of more ways you're self-sabotaging, check out our video on the habits of a self-destructive person: https://youtu.be/3u-ImON16rs

Writer: Sidney Thompson

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Schewitz, S. (2020, July 19). 10 Signs You Might Be Dating a “Victim.” Couples Learn. coupleslearn.com/10-signs-might-dating-victim/

We also did a voice reveal video if you haven't seen it yet: https://youtu.be/iIEsoJRZhOE