Do people with victim mentality lack empathy?

This video investigates whether individuals with a victim mentality lack empathy, explaining how their focus on perceived injustices and self-pity can overshadow their ability to understand others' emotions. While empathy involves sharing others' feelings, those with a victim mindset often prioritize their own suffering, leading to counter-empathy (schadenfreude) or dismissiveness toward others' struggles—especially when they feel threatened or wronged. However, their capacity for empathy isn’t inherently absent; it may be suppressed by defensiveness, unresolved trauma, or a need to protect their self-image as a perpetual victim. The video stresses that breaking this cycle requires fostering self-awareness, accountability, and emotional resilience, enabling healthier, more empathetic connections with others.