drown in self-pity



drown in self-pity

To be entirely consumed by sorrow, self-deprecation, or other negative emotions to the point of self-indulgence and/or paralysis. It's hard to help someone who would rather drown in self-pity than find a solution to their problems.
See also: drown

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aaron['ɛərən]
DebDEBEnglish
Bertille-French
AÑUli-Western African, Igbo
Kianoush-Persian
NaİM-Turkish