Do You Know Clay Person Syndrome?

Clay person syndrome, or clay person syndrome, causes individuals to  dedicate all their attention to other people while forgetting their own well-being. This particular phenomenon affects not only the morale of the affected but also those who care about the person.

People with this syndrome put their well-being second  to other people’s needs. In addition, they not only care about meeting the needs of others, but they have a  strange ability to perceive them intuitively. Therefore, their focus is always on the people around them.

Characteristic features in people with clay person syndrome

Getting closer to other people through worrying about their problems is a great way to strengthen our relationship. But be careful! As with all other good attitudes, it can be harmful if it gets too extreme. Below is an explanation of some of the traits found in a person with clay person syndrome.

1. They forget their own wants and needs

People with clay person syndrome give so much to others that they forget their own needs and worries. It  can be exhausting. It is very difficult, if not impossible, to cover one’s own needs if one does not care about them.

2. They do not expect anything from others

This syndrome has a powerful anchor that supports it. This behavior can have a  myriad of positive reinforcements on a social level. In addition, these people give back without expecting / accepting anything.

This lack of demands or requests sets them apart from toxic people  who use their offerings as a form of manipulation to get what they want from others. Toxic people only help when they want something back from a person, unlike people with clay person syndrome.

3. They are very generous people

People with clay person syndrome tend to confuse generosity with neglecting themselves. While it is positive to be generous, their extreme dedication makes them  very vulnerable to manipulative people who like to take advantage of their excessive dedication.

4. They are extremely servile

People with this syndrome often become puppets of others. In addition, they may  feel bored when they look around and do not find another person’s needs they can meet. At these times, they feel useless. It is as if their self-esteem is defined by how much they can help others.

How to get rid of clay person syndrome

To boost your self-confidence and start prioritizing your needs, you can follow some simple strategies:

• If someone asks you for help, think about the answer. Consider what it means for you to satisfy that person and what it costs to bind you.
• Say no if you want.  This is often the most difficult. But if you show strength and confidence, and explain your reasons in a good way, no one should be bothered by your attitude.
• Let go of guilt. Even if you feel guilty about not doing something for another person, think that it is best for yourself as you also have your own needs.

If you can identify with any of this, remember that you have needs that you can only fulfill yourself. Either because others have not perceived it, or simply just can not. It is an essential part of your emotional balance. After all, clay person syndrome is an indirect  form of addiction. Take care of yourself!