<p>I have noticed in some of my family members, who've been through struggles in life, to extremely &quot;cling&quot; into their sad emotions! They <strong>don't <strong>want</strong></strong> let go of it. It almost feels like they feel safe and secure with their emotional &quot;miseries&quot;. I have searched the net and found this is a common phenomena in many people. I was wondering if there is any scientific paper written on this subject. I don't know the proper terminology for this behavior. I was hoping someone can shed some light. Thanks,</p>

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Why Do People Feel "Safe & Secure" with Their Emotional Distress?
Carlo Santana
# Why Do People Feel "Safe & Secure" with Their Emotional Distress?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-01-04)

I have noticed in some of my family members, who've been through struggles in life, to extremely "cling" into their sad emotions! They **don't **want**** let go of it. It almost feels like they feel safe and secure with their emotional "miseries". I have searched the net and found this is a common phenomena in many people. I was wondering if there is any scientific paper written on this subject. I don't know the proper terminology for this behavior. I was hoping someone can shed some light. Thanks,

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