I heard this the other day, and I have never heard anything so true.

Certainly, the most destructive vice that a person can have, more than Pride, is Self Pity.
Self Pity is the worst possible emotion a person can have, and the most destructive.
It destroys everything around it, except itself.
Self Pity will destroy relationships.
It will fulfill all of it’s prophecies and only leave itself.

This cut me deep, as the truth in it is loud and clear. Self-pity is a black hole. Once you start on the path through it, the chance of pulling out on your own is near impossible. It will lead to self-destruction and will consume all that is a part of it.

I find this has been true in my life. Leading to drinking, closing myself down, segregating myself, and overall letting my own mind fall to dark thoughts.

I will admit to normal depression and poor self-worth on a consistent basis. However when Self Pity creeps into the depression then nothing in life can seem bright or happy. All I can see is that my life and personality are dark, while all others have a better and more worthwhile life.

These are all just my ramblings. I don’t expect anything to come of them. But sometimes, just acknowledging the feelings helps more than doing nothing.