Self-pity

Self-pity is a common trait, especially in the occasional disillusion of youth.

The Volokh Conspiracy » The Self-Pity of Elena Kagan 2010

Self-pity comes from the intent to avoid/control, while self-compassion comes from the intent to be loving to yourself.

Margaret Paul, Ph.D.: Self-Pity or Self-Compassion Ph.D. Margaret Paul 2011

Self-pity welled in his ribs, and he heaved a sad sigh.

The Sanchez Ghost 2009

Self-pity strictly forbidden even in this difficult era, the Chorus lit into the holiday extravaganza with seemingly no higher an aspiration than to celebrate a Festivus-like Yuletide - hardly a set-up for the deeply moving experience that was to follow.

Rodney Punt: A Quest for Meaning in Holiday Music (And Finding It in The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles) Rodney Punt 2011

Self-pity is a form of control -- to avoid making mistakes and possibly failing, by getting someone else to feel sorry enough for you, or guilty enough, to take care of you.

Margaret Paul, Ph.D.: Self-Pity or Self-Compassion Ph.D. Margaret Paul 2011

Self-pity comes from the intent to avoid/control, while self-compassion comes from the intent to be loving to yourself.

Margaret Paul, Ph.D.: Self-Pity or Self-Compassion Ph.D. Margaret Paul 2011

Self-pity welled in his ribs, and he heaved a sad sigh.

The Sanchez Ghost 2009

Self-pity generally isn't a terrifically attractive characteristic in a hero!

NZ/Aus Authors: Anna Campbell - Captive of Sin Nalini Singh 2009

Self-pity is a form of control -- to avoid making mistakes and possibly failing, by getting someone else to feel sorry enough for you, or guilty enough, to take care of you.

Margaret Paul, Ph.D.: Self-Pity or Self-Compassion Ph.D. Margaret Paul 2011

Self-pity still sneaks up, and I wonder how all this could possibly have happened and where on earth I'll be able to get a job next year.

Will Bunch: Along Came "Jones": Why My Generation Isn't Saving the World 2010