answer:I don’t know anyone that claims a disorder, I do know several people that I believe are seriously disordered, pathological narcissism with sociopathic traits that I have let go of over the years, that use all sorts of manipulative ploys. One of the biggest traits of character disturbed types is using a victim/martyr ploy to control and gain attention. I’d surmise that one could easily use “depression” for the same duplicitous purpose, but whether they are aware of that is doubtful. Then again, I have also come to believe that many manipulative personalities know EXACTLY what they are doing. Brain chemistry ruled out, sure, I think a lot of people play the “poor me” card in manipulative ways. Using the “pity ploy” is indicative of a psychopathic personality. This is not about occasional situational depression that is meant as a wake up call that changes need to be made in ones life, or due to the grieving process of other life crisis situations, death, divorce, job loss, etc. that can effect anyone. Those that cling to a chronic victim attitude are best left alone as the pity play is but one manipulative tactic in the Fort Knox of their pathology. lol