I also feel many of us who are here were probably punished, in their childhoods, adolescences & even into adulthood (and may actually still being 'punished' in one way or another) for seeking attention.

My parents always responded negatively to any kind of overt emotional display I made, whether it was a temper tantrum or jumping around excitedly. As a teenager, well, everything me or my friends did as teenager was 'just trying to get attention - the world is NOT your stage, if you want attention so much, take a Drama class'... and now, as an adult, I work in what some would deem a hostile environment - anyone who actively seeks a promotion or tries to better themselves or 'flaunts' talents (as well as those who always bring their home issues & chronic illnesses to work) are automatically labeled a 'brown-noser' or Drama Queen/King & become the objects of mistrust & ridicule.

I am honestly now one of those people who do not seek attention - I prefer hiding in a cubicle & keeping my head down - I actively back away whenever anyone mentions my training for relief supervisor, usually w/holy water in one hand & a stake in the other, screaming, "Get thee behind me, Upper Management Tool!"