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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Oscar	['ɔskə]
Aldred	['ɔ:lrid]
Dickson	['diksn]
ĐUraĐ	JOOR-ahj	Serbian, Croatian (Archaic)
Aldis	['ɔ:ldis]
Keane	-	Irish