The Sympathetic Scammer

Feigning Mental Illness: This involves pretending to have mental health issues to gain sympathy, avoid responsibilities, or claim benefits. This can range from exaggerating symptoms to fabricating entire conditions.

Claiming Benefits: Some individuals exploit mental health systems abroad by falsely claiming disability benefits or other forms of financial assistance meant for those genuinely in need.

Gaining Sympathy: By presenting themselves as vulnerable, they can manipulate others into feeling sorry for them, which opens the door to further exploitation.

Lulling into a False Sense of Security: These individuals may use the guise of mental illness to make others believe they are harmless or incapable of deceit, thereby lowering their guard.

Coercion and Financial Abuse: Once trust is established, they may manipulate their victims into giving them money, shelter, or other resources, often using guilt, emotional blackmail, or fabricated crises.… Read More The Sympathetic Scammer

Deception

The Illusion of Bravery Online: Online interactions can bring out a different side of people. Behind the anonymity of a screen, some individuals feel emboldened to say things they would never dare to in person. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “online disinhibition effect,” can lead to people acting in ways that are inconsistent with their real-life personas.

Cowardice in Reality: These so-called “keyboard warriors” might present themselves as brave, assertive, or confrontational online, but in real life, they often avoid direct confrontation. They may lack the courage to stand by their words when faced with real-world consequences. This discrepancy between online bravado and real-life behavior is a clear sign of their insecurity and cowardice.

Understanding Motives: Often, this behavior stems from a need for control or validation. Online, they can craft an image of themselves that aligns with how they want to be seen, rather than who they actually are. This is a form of deception too—deceiving others and perhaps even themselves.… Read More Deception

Facing the consequences

Facing the consequences of living a lie can be one of the most challenging and painful experiences. When the truth comes out, especially when it involves legal issues and interaction with authorities, the resulting embarrassment and humiliation can feel overwhelming. But even in these dark moments, there are ways to navigate through the turmoil and begin the process of healing and rebuilding.… Read More Facing the consequences

Q & A – How to stop a grandparent harassing grown up grandchild?

If a grandparent is harassing a grown-up grandchild, it can be a difficult and distressing situation for everyone involved. Harassment is a serious issue and can have long-lasting effects on the mental health and well-being of the victim. If you or someone you know is being harassed by a grandparent, there are a number of… Read More Q & A – How to stop a grandparent harassing grown up grandchild?

Q & A – What is Pathogenic Parenting Delusional Disorder?

Pathogenic parenting delusional disorder is a relatively rare psychiatric disorder in which a parent or caregiver develops a delusional belief that their child has been abused or is in danger of being abused, despite no evidence or against all evidence to the contrary. The belief is typically related to a particular person or group of… Read More Q & A – What is Pathogenic Parenting Delusional Disorder?