Is it just a strange urge? Or do you think it's because you're feeling emotional pain/depression?
Or maybe some kind of sensation-seeking thing?
It's hard to say, because it sounds like you do get depressed sometimes, and maybe that's something that requires help (?) And it sounds like that's probably related to feeling the urges, but maybe it's not?
So why do you say you wouldn't talk to a medical professional about the depression/anxiety? Is it because you don't think it's bad enough to warrant medical assistance? Or you feel kinda ashamed of it?
Sorry for all the questions and not much help. It's just hard to say exactly what's behind it. I think maybe only you could really answer that. Be honest with yourself, and think why do you have the urge to do it? And if you're not sure - then when do you think about it? Is it when you're feeling bad?
Because if it's due to emotional pain, it's worth biting the bullet, getting over whatever's holding you back, and asking for help. But yeh, I'm just not sure exactly if that's it.
If it's just a strange urge, unrelated to depression, then you're probably not alone, I think some people are just kinda 'into' that.
So yeh, sorry if that's not much help. It's just a bit hard to know.
tl:dr I think you have to honestly ask yourself why you have the urge. An outlet for emotional pain, or some other kind of urge?
Thank you so much! I have been struggling for a while, and I feel like I can't go to a therapist due to recent bad experiences so I mistrust all psychiatrists, I think I might need help, so If it does get worse I would definetly seek out help. But not now, I just needed to know what people thought and if I was the only one x. Thank you
Oh, you're definitely not the only one, believe me. I know what you mean about having bad experiences with them. Even though they're technically qualified, a lot of them just don't 'get it' or just don't get *you*, even. So try not to be disheartened about having to try several different ones - it's trial and error, unfortunately. You really have to find the right personal fit.
I've probably seen 10 or more doctors, counsellors, pyschs etc. and honestly, only about 1-2 of them really understood. I was mistrustful of all mental health professionals too, so I know how it can seem like nobody will help and nothing can be done - but it's worth it, when you eventually find the right person. It's a very personal thing. So don't feel bad about it.
Hey, good luck with everything. I know it seems pointless and futile at times, but it's definitely worth it in the end.
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Is it just a strange urge? Or do you think it's because you're feeling emotional pain/depression?
Or maybe some kind of sensation-seeking thing?
It's hard to say, because it sounds like you do get depressed sometimes, and maybe that's something that requires help (?) And it sounds like that's probably related to feeling the urges, but maybe it's not?
So why do you say you wouldn't talk to a medical professional about the depression/anxiety? Is it because you don't think it's bad enough to warrant medical assistance? Or you feel kinda ashamed of it?
Sorry for all the questions and not much help. It's just hard to say exactly what's behind it. I think maybe only you could really answer that. Be honest with yourself, and think why do you have the urge to do it? And if you're not sure - then when do you think about it? Is it when you're feeling bad?
Because if it's due to emotional pain, it's worth biting the bullet, getting over whatever's holding you back, and asking for help. But yeh, I'm just not sure exactly if that's it.
If it's just a strange urge, unrelated to depression, then you're probably not alone, I think some people are just kinda 'into' that.
So yeh, sorry if that's not much help. It's just a bit hard to know.
tl:dr I think you have to honestly ask yourself why you have the urge. An outlet for emotional pain, or some other kind of urge?
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Thank you so much! I have been struggling for a while, and I feel like I can't go to a therapist due to recent bad experiences so I mistrust all psychiatrists, I think I might need help, so If it does get worse I would definetly seek out help. But not now, I just needed to know what people thought and if I was the only one x. Thank you
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Oh, you're definitely not the only one, believe me. I know what you mean about having bad experiences with them. Even though they're technically qualified, a lot of them just don't 'get it' or just don't get *you*, even. So try not to be disheartened about having to try several different ones - it's trial and error, unfortunately. You really have to find the right personal fit.
I've probably seen 10 or more doctors, counsellors, pyschs etc. and honestly, only about 1-2 of them really understood. I was mistrustful of all mental health professionals too, so I know how it can seem like nobody will help and nothing can be done - but it's worth it, when you eventually find the right person. It's a very personal thing. So don't feel bad about it.
Hey, good luck with everything. I know it seems pointless and futile at times, but it's definitely worth it in the end.
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Thank you, I just get a really sick feeling if I go to any sort of doctors place xx you have helped alot