By Peter Sinkamba
OUR PRESIDENT ALWAYS CLAIMS THAT WE HATE HIM: LET’S UNDERSTAND HIS PROBLEM, HE MAY NEED OUR HELP, COLLECTIVELY
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Both as a leader of leading political party in opposition as well as Head of State of the Republic of Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema has constantly claimed publicly that Zambians hate him. He says he does not know what he has done to us Zambians to deserve such hate, which claims is venom that one can even touch.
Initially, the claim of hate was not physical. Now he claims the hate has become physical, since he says one can even touch it.
Instead of rebuking him, lets first understand his problem. May be, that can help us help him.
To start with, lets understand the sort of people who constantly claim they are hated. A person who constantly claims they are hated by others might be described using several terms, depending on the underlying reasons for their beliefs.
Common descriptions include:
Paranoid: This term describes someone who exhibits a persistent, irrational suspicion and mistrust of others, believing they are being persecuted or hated without evidence. Is he just paranoid?
A malcontent: This person is perpetually dissatisfied and complains frequently, often believing they are unfairly targeted or disliked. Is he just a malcontent?
A drama queen/king: This informal expression is used for someone who exaggerates situations, often to seek attention or sympathy, by making their personal struggles (like being “hated”) seem more severe than they are. Is he just a drama king?
In a psychological context, constantly feeling hated could be a symptom of:
Persecutory delusions: A fixed, false belief that one is being targeted, harmed, or hated by others. Is he just suffering from persecutory delusions?
Paranoid personality disorder (PPD): A chronic condition characterized by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others’ motives, interpreting their actions as malicious. Is he just suffering from PPD?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD): Individuals with BPD often experience intense emotional shifts and may interpret social interactions negatively, sometimes believing people hate them due to their fear of abandonment. Is he just suffering from BPD?
While these terms describe the behaviour, if the feeling is persistent and significantly affects the person’s daily life, it might indicate a deeper psychological issue requiring professional help.
So, instead of rebuking or making fun of his constant claim of being hated, it is important we understand his underlying problem. May be, that way, we could collectively help him. After all, as President of the Republic of Zambia, he is constitutionally entitled to our resources, financial and otherwise.
He might need psychiatric help immediately. Mental illness affects so many people that it can not be underplayed. Symptoms can include extreme paranoia, personality disorder, obsessive behaviour, lying, mood swings, irrational behaviour, exaggeration of events and lack of empathy. Chainama exists to help people with such illnesses. We should never look down on anyone that seeks help from there, but we should support them. Let us give him all the support he needs as he goes through this challenge. This goes beyond all politics. No one ever chooses to have mental illness, let us understand that.
ONE ZAMBIA, ONE NATION.
We know the one who needs psychiatric treatment, Sir, no need to tell us. We have have always known it, a long time ago!!!!!!!!!!
The truth is there is no Zambian who has been hated so much as him, that is a fact and he is very correct to mention it. I am an easterner, and I have head some easterners mentioning some tribes they think cannot rule Zambia. He has put all that narrative to naught and has risen above most of them, Sata, Chiluba, Lungu Rupiah, all far below par. He should and will continue, otherwise Zambia can collapse under noise makers who masquerade as leaders.
We have ALWAYS known the one who needs Psychiatric treatment. My favourite Bemba Saying: Uleipusha Imbwa inga ifwele (wondering about the gender of a dog when its gender is glaring in your face unless you are blind)
Dr Peter Sinkamba, Professor of Psychology, PhD, PhD, PhD (Cambridge, Oxford and Yale Universities)
HH knows who hates him and to what levels and we also know them.Why do some people want to unnecessarily want to include themselves among the haters.The people who hate HH are practically doing that and we can see that.The people who give advice genuinely can not be mistaken for haters.The clegies of that church “some” are no longer clegies they are party cadres who are no longer shy.They miss brown envelopes.HH has decided to favour the poor and the vulnerable people of our country.He is actually protecting the interest of ordinary citizens to better their lives.He can’t support the gluttons, the self centered individuals who want to enjoy good living drinking red wine in their rooms while laughing loudly.The hate they have been harbouring in their hearts will not help them.HH is instead a true clergy who prays for them daily so that they may live longer and see the good things he is doing for the Zambian people all over the country.One can not be a good adviser when he joins a band wagon of irresponsible people championing riotous behavior.You imagine this clergy calling all PF supporters to join him in prayers of hate chanting slogans of hate.The God they are mocking will turn against them and will give them lashes.