#277 Beware of gremlins #8 The Martyr Syndrome


Some people view life as a cosmic balance scale wherein they expect sacrifices and self-denial to pay off in some positive way. They may see their problem with chronic pain as some kind of cosmic bad luck or retribution: "Why do I have to suffer like this?" or "What good is going to come from having to deal with this pain?" With this kind of thinking, people begin to lose a realistic perspective on their problems.

(Warning: This entry is part of Negativity Week!)

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  2. Sorry Linda, this doesn't make sense, try again.

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