Facebook Attention Seekers: Know the Signs and Ways to Help

You Have Selfies Everywhere

It is okay to share a few of your photos every now and then, but know that there is something wrong if your Facebook page has loads of selfies. You are certainly an attention seeker if your other social media accounts also have a gazillion selfies with 'dramatic' captions.

You Push for a Compliment

Attention seekers do not just post loads of selfies, but they also push others for a compliment. Even when you know you are brilliant, beautiful, and classy, you still look for a reassurance, and that is a classic sign of an attention seeker.

You Buy Likes

You are a Facebook attention seeker if likes on your latest selfie seems to be a matter of life and death for you. Many Facebook attention seekers do not mind buying likes and followers to tell others how popular they really are.

You Complain about Everyone

Attention seekers are cynical and you will often find them complain about everyone. You are an attention seeker too if you find yourself complaining about how people are supposed to stand for you but they disappoint you with their actions. The truth is that attention seekers actually use such behavior to drag people to them.

You Make Your Problems Public

In other words, you make your problems everyone's problem by constantly whining about things. Attention seekers do not just share their issues but they actually flaunt their problems to grab your attention. If you do the same and become annoyed when others show no interest in listening to your problems, know that you are an attention seeker too.

Your Posts Are Dramatic and Gloomy

Another classic sign of Facebook attention seekers is that their posts are always gloomy and dramatic. They believe this is the best way to grab people's attention. Check your Facebook page again and know that you are an attention seeker if most of your posts talk about how hard life is for you.

You Photoshop Your Facebook Photos

You will always find many loads of selfies on the page of a Facebook attention seeker, but the interesting thing is that most of those selfies will be photoshopped. They do not mind using all types of filters to make them look even better to convince people that they deserve a 'like' and their attention. Do you often use Photoshop to edit your photos before uploading them to your Facebook page? You are an attention seeker!

You Do and Post Crazy Stunts

One of many signs of Facebook attention seekers is that they do not mind doing crazy stunts and sharing it with the world. Did you take the Ice Bucket Challenge? Did you take the Nutmeg Challenge and the Fire Challenge, and every other challenge you see getting popular? If your answer is in yes, know that you are an attention seeker.

You Take Half-Naked Pictures

Pictures tell many stories about your personality, and if you do not mind taking and sharing half-naked pictures, know that there is something wrong. Attention seekers think that the best way to grab attention and get popular on Facebook is to post more half-naked pictures than Rihanna. If you have your emphasis on "sex sells", you certainly need help.

You Whine about Not Getting Enough Attention

No matter how many likes you get or how many followers you have, you always want more and do not mind complaining about not getting enough attention. Attention seekers always whine about not getting invited to the parties, not getting a boyfriend fast, not having cute boys talk to them, or not getting compliments for their latest posts. If you do the same, you should seek help.

Okay, so you know you are one of those Facebook attention seekers. What should you do about it? Actually, you can try a number of tips and ways to deal with your personality order in a better way. For instance:

• Get information about your patterns of seeking attention. You will realize that there are certain situations when you have a strong desire to be center of attraction. Knowing when you seek attention will help handle things better.

• Try to find out if you do strange things just to impress someone special or you do it just to be popular on Facebook and social media.

• Pay attention to how people react to your posts, photos, and comments. If you notice people moving away, know that you are seeking too much attention and you need to slow down a bit.

• Get more information about your attention needs. Sometimes, the need for constant attention is directly related to another issue. Make a list of things that make you feel bad about yourself or just make you feel insecure. Knowledge about these things will help you have a better control over your situation.

• Stop using social media for a while. Sometimes, you are not an attention seeker in the real life, but suddenly start behaving like an attention whore when interacting with people online. A short break may help you feel better and understand how to approach people on social media.

• Always keep an upbeat attitude and stop thinking that making yourself look miserable is the only way to get people's attention. You should keep reminding yourself about what is positive in your life to avoid becoming an attention whore.

• Talk to a professional. You should not shy away from using professional help when you fail to improve yourself by taking simple measures. Working with a therapist may help deal with underlying issues that intensify your need for constant attention.