Video 8 - How to Get Over Being Scammed - Self-Care and Healing

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This is the eighth video in a series that was created to help people who have been scammed, and who are having a hard time getting over it. Healing from being scammed is difficult and many people beat themselves up for a long time afterwards.
If you are telling yourself that you are stupid and feeling a lot of shame, you are NOT alone. These are the most common and most difficult parts of the psychological recovery after you have been scammed.
In these videos, which are based on my book (linked below), you will find coping strategies and ways to find healing for yourself.
This video is about self-care and how important that is in the healing process.
Here's a link to get the book on Amazon, "The Emotional Impact of Being Scammed and How to Recover": www.amazon.com/Emotional-Impa...
Also, check out the website I've created, that has other resources you may find helpful, including (soon) a video series for family and friends, another for advocates, and a third for mental health providers. Here is the link to the website: www.ScamSurvivorHealing.com.
You can reach me through that website above.
Thanks for listening, and I hope you find healing and feel better soon!
All my best,
Cathy Wilson, LPC

[@diannekroschinsky3127]

I was just scammed out of $12,000, they used AI to impersonate a loved one and knew information about us. Your videos are helping me. Scamming is getting more sophisticated and more sinister.

[@createlifepaths]

I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you. You are right, they are getting more and more sophisticated and sinister. They are very persistent, and will try any way they can think of to steal from people. I am glad you found my videos, and I hope they have been helpful to you.

[@EvieVermont]

Got very close to being scammed. It was a few days ago and shook me to the core. Still recovering from it and they didn’t even get the money. I know I would be in rougher shape if they had gotten the money. I’m so sorry this happens to people. It’s demoralizing and yes, talking about it helps. I also have written down the entire episode and posted warnings on our community forum and FB. Am writing a letter to the Editor, as well. I think trying to help others not fall for it is my new goal. And often, it isn’t even anything we did. It’s something that was totally done TO US. Just a thought.

[@createlifepaths]

I am glad to hear that you were able to escape and so many things you said are true! It is demoralizing and is done TO people. The victim-blaming makes it worse and I hope that my work makes a dent in that part. Thanks for commenting!

[@createlifepaths]

Another warning, everyone. Please be cautious about anyone commenting here and claiming to be able to recover money for you. No one can do that except law enforcement, the courts, etc. Money recovery is a second attempt at scamming people who were already scammed once. There are a huge number of links that will pop up on Google for you and other pages too, and I've had a number of people add comments here and on the other videos. Please watch out for these disgusting criminals!! All my best to you all! Cathy

[@TamaraGSuttle]

Thanks so much for creating this series and for chunking these down into little bitty "bites." Such a great resource!

[@createlifepaths]

Thank you! I am very glad to hear that, and I'll be adding more to this playlist in the next week or so, please check back!

[@Medpsi]

Today is my birthday and yesterday I was scammed. I feel so bad, they robbed all my money. But the worst thing for me is not the money, is how I feel with myself. This is the worst birthday ever. 😢

[@createlifepaths]

Oh no, that really does make it worse to have it be so close to your birthday. :-( If you haven't already please watch more of the videos, and watch more than once if it helps. All my best to you!

[@leminhphattran4617]

i just got scammed, it cost me my whole life-saving, even though i'm still a student, it is not a big figure, but im so sad, and disappointed at myself, i told my mom about this and broke her heart. i have watched the first episode but the feelings of being gullible, dumb still haunts me, i dont think that i am ok, i cant focus on anything, i have to grind again... im really lost at this point.

[@createlifepaths]

I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you. The amount of money doesn't matter so much does it?? The awful way it feels when you realize it is still really awful. Please give yourself some time, compassion, and patience. I hope you start feeling better about yourself soon!

[@charshill2978]

I can't sleep for the "I've been so stupid" there were oppertunity to divert and I'm angry at myself and so embarrassed and ashamed I felt steamrolled

[@createlifepaths]

See my reply to you on Video 2 please