Breaking Free of the Victim Mentality

The concept of the Drama Triangle can help you understand underlying dynamics of the victim mentality and find an exit

While people tend to start off in one of the roles (victim, persecutor, or rescuer), the roles shift during dramatic conflicts, and we may find ourselves in any of them. Shutterstock

Do you ever find yourself in a perpetual series of interactions with someone that lead to anger, guilt, and other painful emotions? You may be caught in a social game on the Drama Triangle. 

The Drama Triangle model is an exceptionally useful structural diagram for understanding the dynamics of toxic interactions and how to escape them.