Why Blaming Others Keeps You Miserable!
⚡ Some of you aren’t trapped — you’re choosing the cage. This Short exposes the psychology of external locus of control and learned helplessness, where life “happens to you” instead of “through you.” It’s the emotional sloth that keeps you blaming your ex, your boss, your past… anything except yourself.
Your cage door is wide open, but you’ve been shocked so many times you think lying in the filth is safer than freedom. That’s not trauma anymore — that’s a decision. And Scripture backs this up in John 5, where the man on the mat chose excuses over healing.
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This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.