Personality Traits In Victims

This list is not exhaustive. A person possessing the traits listed below is a prime target for victimization by a person desiring a Sociopathic Style™ relationship.

• A belief that if you love enough the person will change
• A belief that if you love enough the relationship will succeed
• Difficulty establishing and maintaining boundaries
• Not being able to say no
• Being easily influenced by others
• Wanting to be rescued from your life situation
• Wanting to rescue others from their distress
• Being over nurturing particularly when not asked
• Feelings of shame and self doubt
• Low self esteem
• A lack of memories about childhood or periods of adulthood
• Shyness
• Difficulty communicating
• A lack of self confidence
• Wanting to please
• A lack of motivation from within and being motivated by what others want

THE SIGNS OF VICTIMIZATION

The signs listed below are typical but in and of themselves are not symptoms of victimization. If you or anyone you know have these signs, please see a qualified professional for evaluation. These are the primary signs but the list is not exhaustive of the signs.

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Fear of relationships
• Numbing of feelings
• Irritability
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Fear of being alone
• Severe mood swings
• Loss of energy
• Loss of interest in life
• Suicidal thoughts or actions
• The classical symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder