Ostracism Complex/Syndrome.
Being ostracized means being sent away from a group.
The Ostracism complex refers to a collection of Memories, perceptions, beliefs and feelings associated with being banished or excluded by a group.
This kind of complex triggers a Belonging Based shame.
Experiences including the genetically inherited ones from our ancestors are a part of this. In ancestral tribes, Being exiled was the main punitive tool used by authority or tribe leaders. For instance; Going against the authority, cultural norm or embarrassing a tribe Infront of other tribe would have you exiled if not killed. But exile meant death since being alone risked one meeting lions and not being able to go hunt.
This hence means that The fear of ostracism is one of the biggest existential threats ever known to the human mind.
Some of the experiences that trigger and whose memories form around this complex include;
• Being Rejected.
• Being dismissed by someone.
• Being fired from a job.
• Being demoted pr losing a status.
• Being expelled from a school.
• Being sent off from school, exam hall due to unpaid school fee.
• Being banned from entering certain places or using certain tools eg; being Banned by social media.
• A divorced woman being chased from home triggers this complex.
• Harsh voices such as ” Get out of here” that activates an ostracism complex.
Fears associated with the Ostracism complex.
• Fear of rejection.
• Fear of judgement.
• Fear of isolation.
• Fear of being fired.
• Fear of missing out.
• Fear of Death.
Effects .
The Ostracism complex leads to resentment and a desire to revenge back.
The Ostracism complex leads to a feeling of unworthiness.
The Ostracism complex leads to a feeling of loneliness and isolation..
It might cause heinous acts such as Commiting suicide.