Helplessness

The belief or perception that any effort to improve or change a negative situation is lost before it is attempted. Helplessness can stem from isolation, grief, stress, trauma, or even mental health conditions.

Reference:

Shea, F., & Hurley, E. (1964). Hopelessness and helplessness. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2(1), 32-38. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6163.1964.tb01391.x

Skevington, S. M. (1983). Chronic pain and depression: Universal or personal helplessness? Pain, 15(1-4), 309-317. https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2018.1468559