Welcome to Episode 14 of the “Sober is Dope” Podcast, with your host POP Buchanan. Today’s episode talks about the “Victim Mindset”, and “Victim Mentality”. This episode intends to shed light on this personality trait, and give valuable tips on how to break free of this mindset. Addressing the Victim mindset is a valuable step in dealing with addiction, and recovery. I had to reverse this mindset, and take accountability for my life, circumstances, and actions. I hope you find this episode informative. We pray for anyone suffering from a victim mindset, and hope that you find light at the end of the tunnel. Our goal is to help you go from the Victim to Victor. Love you all. Sober is Dope  

What is Victim mindset? Victim mentality is an acquired personality trait in which a person tends to recognize themselves as a victim of the negative actions of others, and to behave as if this were the case in the face of contrary evidence of such circumstances. 

How do you get out of a victim mindset? 1. Take ownership and responsibility for your own needs and wants. ... 2. Practice saying “No.” ... 3. Stop blaming. ... 4. Become aware of the root of your sense of powerlessness. ... 5. Be kind to yourself. ... 6. Turn your focus to helping others. ... 7. Practice gratitude. ... 8. Write a list of the ways you can change the bad situation.  

Forbes- How to change you Victim mindset to Victor mindset https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/10/03/how-to-change-your-victim-mindset-to-a-victor-mindset/amp/ 

6 signs of Victim Mentality https://blogs.webmd.com/relationships/20160518/6-signs-of-victim-mentality 

How is the victim mentality hurting your sobriety? https://psychcentral.com/blog/playing-the-victim-how-the-victim-mentality-is-hindering-your-sobriety/ 

5 Ways to Loose the Victim Mindset with Dr. Tracey Marks https://youtu.be/T75tm4cMYNc 

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