Main Character Syndrome

"Your Grandma died? I'm so sorry, I know exactly how it feels. My dog died last week.", "Right, but my cramps are 10x worse", "Omg, can we stop talking about your dead grandma and focus on my lash glue not sticking?!" I know you probably have come across someone like this and TRUST me you found just the right place for some tea. Today I am gonna discuss one of the most blood-boiling, eyes-squinting dilemmas of this generation, Main Character Syndrome.

Now what is Main Character Syndrome?

The perception or attitude that one is the main character of their own story and that the world revolves around them is referred to as Main Character Syndrome, also known as Protagonist Syndrome. This phenomenon can result in a self-centered viewpoint, a feeling of entitlement, and a tendency to see other people as accomplices or roadblocks to one's objectives.

But wait... What are these individuals like?

Now peeps who suffer from Main Character Syndrome may exaggerate their importance and find it difficult to comprehend or empathize with other people's viewpoints and experiences. If their experiences do not fit the story they have created for themselves, this may leave them feeling disappointed or disillusioned. It may also make it difficult for them to form healthy connections and cause having trouble relating to others.

It is important to note that these folks are no less than heroes of their own stories or narrative arcs and we wouldn't want them to be upset after finding out that not everybody feels the same way. Although Primary Character Syndrome isn't officially recognized as a clinical disease, it's nevertheless crucial to be aware of how it could affect one's relationships and daily life. To lessen the negative impacts, it can be beneficial to concentrate on developing empathy, self-awareness, and an understanding of other people's views.

How did MCS become cool all of a sudden?

All the pop-culture updates and new trends are mainly influenced via social media. Here we're trying to understand that social media is not the only cause of all social illnesses, but the fact that it has been associated with major mental health difficulties and can lead to harmful behaviors and attitudes. According to research, excessive social media use, particularly in younger people, can cause feelings of anxiety, despair, and loneliness. Moreover, cyberbullying, comparison, and unattainable beauty standards can flourish on social media, which is bad for one's self-esteem and body image.

Yet it's crucial to understand that social media is just one component that can fuel societal problems and issues with mental health. The emergence of mental health illnesses can also be influenced by additional elements like genetics, environment, and life events.

The continual sharing of personal updates, the publication of attention-seeking material, and the need for approval from their following are all symptoms of main character syndrome. Also, they could put their own demands and interests ahead of those of others and show less interest in interacting with people on an equal level. It's important to remember that social media frequently highlights already-present personality traits, especially those associated with main character syndrome. Yet it's also possible for people to use social media in constructive ways that aren't all about them.

It could be beneficial to stand back and consider your underlying motivations whether you're worried about your own social media usage or the usage of someone you know. Not that understanding one's worth is a bad thing but giving the space you need from people is equally important as taking it. To hear and to be heard are parallel routes to an easy life.