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Salvational Abandonment Delusion: Belief in Personal Worthlessness and External Rescue

This concept describes a psychological pattern where individuals see themselves as discarded by society, perceiving their surroundings as a wasteland. They firmly believe that their salvation must come from an external figure—be it a political leader, religious figure, or other authoritative presence—rather than through their own actions. This mindset fosters dependency, passivity, and susceptibility to ideological manipulation.

Key Traits:

1. Self-Perception as Abandoned and Worthless: Believing oneself to be cast aside by society, with no inherent value.

2. Environmental Reflection of Despair: Seeing one’s surroundings as a reflection of internal degradation, likening it to a wasteland.

3. External Salvation Fantasy: Expecting a powerful figure to rescue them rather than taking personal initiative.

4. Potential for Ideological Fixation: Becoming highly susceptible to cults, authoritarian figures, or extreme belief systems.

DSM-5 Perspective:

This behavior may align with traits of:

Cognitive Distortions (External Savior Bias): Believing change can only come from an outside force, not personal effort.

Dependent Personality Traits: Lacking self-agency and waiting for external rescue.

Delusional Thinking (Messianic Fixation): Viewing specific figures as personally destined to "save" them.

Depressive Cognition Patterns: Associating one’s environment with hopelessness and degradation.

Psychosocial Impact:

Increased vulnerability to manipulation by charismatic leaders or cult-like influences.

Passive existence due to avoidance of self-improvement efforts.

Deepening of isolation and despair when salvation does not arrive.

Note: This concept is not a clinical diagnosis. For personalized support, consult a licensed mental health professional.

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