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Self-pity is an emotion which is self-destructive. It may be the result of grief or clinical depression, and will have to be viewed differently then, but usually it stems from a weak self-confidence and needs to be overcome in the process of becoming a mature adult. It can be seen as ironic that self-pity, a trait that many associate with selfishness has it's origins in a persons lack of belief in their abilities.

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-'''Self-pity''' is an [[emotion]] which is self-destructive. It may be the result of grief or [[clinical depression]], and will have to be viewed differently then, but usually it stems from a weak [[self-confidence]] and needs to be overcome in the process of becoming a mature adult.
+'''Self-pity''' is an [[emotion]] which is self-destructive. It may be the result of grief or [[clinical depression]], and will have to be viewed differently then, but usually it stems from a weak [[self-confidence]] and needs to be overcome in the process of becoming a mature adult. It can be seen as ironic that self-pity, a trait that many associate with selfishness has it's origins in a persons lack of belief in their abilities.
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