What is another word for sympathy seeker?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪmpəθi sˈiːkə] (IPA) 
A sympathy seeker is a person who seeks attention or support from others by constantly complaining about their problems and seeking sympathy. Synonyms for sympathy seeker include attention-seeker, drama queen, pity-party thrower, compassion addict, and emotional vampire. These terms describe someone who is always seeking attention and validation from others, often by exaggerating their problems or creating unnecessary drama. It is important to distinguish a genuine need for sympathy and support from manipulative behavior that seeks to exploit the kindness of others. While it is important to be empathetic and understanding towards those in need, it is also important to avoid enabling unhealthy patterns of behavior.
