Attention: who doesn't appreciate being attended to and cared for in some shape or form?  Yes, some of us shy away from receiving public attention or attention from folks we do not know yet. We do not all appreciate the same kinds of attention, but we still do want attention. Some of us struggle with finding ways to get attention in the physical world, so we do so through social media. For many, it is the reverse; they abhor social media attention and thrive in the physical and social world. Attention-seeking is a different form of acquiring attention.  Attention-seeking is a deliberate attempt to direct attention to the self. Some attention-seeking behaviors are healthy and positive, while others are destructive and create unhealthy habits and relationships.