drown in self-pity
To be entirely consumed by sorrow, self-deprecation, or other negative emotions to the point of self-indulgence or paralysis. It's hard to help someone who would rather drown in self-pity than find a solution to their problems. All right, I think you've drowned in self-pity long enough. Now, we have to come up with a plan of attack for this illness of yours. I know I annoy people because I tend to drown in self-pity, but I'm just not an optimistic person.
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