Is it normal that i've always secretly wanted to have to see a shrink?

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Since probably middle school or so, I've had this fantasy about being forced to go see a psychiatrist. I'd be uncooperative and closed off for the first few sessions, but the psychiatrist would remain patient, kind, and understanding. And gradually I'd start to open up to him/her.

Sometimes I'll even briefly wish that something bad will happen to me and I'll have a reason to have to see one. (i.e. someone close to me dying, being raped, etc) Although the rational part of me does realize that any of those scenarios would be absolutely horrible and I would feel like an idiot for ever having wished, even momentarily, for it to occur.

Is this normal?

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Based on 79 votes (55 yes)
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  • Clickclock
    11 years ago

    I shared the same feelings and thoughts as you in high school! the counselor people at my school are really sweet and understanding to me. I used to be an introvert in my old school so the counselor was the only one there who would give a damn about my feelings. I feel much better ever time I talk to them.

    I approached them as I felt a little put down with my personality and i wish to change it.

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  • t33h33
    12 years ago

    when someone has everything set right they look for problems with themselves for excitement, in the same way a person gets bored of a relationship that seems too perfect. Humans crave excitement. go with the flow brother xxxxx love u t33h33 x

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  • Etheredge92
    13 years ago

    this is absolutely normal. it merely means that you are drawn to the mysterious, tragic image. there is nothing wrong with it. just don't do anything dramatic or crazy, like cutting yourself only because you want attention. that will get you in to the shrink's office, but you'll find it uncomfortable stringing together a web of lies to support your actions. if you mention abuse or rape, you can DEFINITELY get a lot of people in trouble.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Normal

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  • CrystalMoonlight
    14 years ago

    Yeah, tottally normal, I feel like that occasionally. LOL :P

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    14 years ago

    1) why would someone be traumatized if some other random person got raped? i was obviously referring to myself...

    2) perhaps i should have used "daydream" instead of "wish". of course i don't want someone i love to die, i just daydream about it happening sometimes and then i feel guilty for even daydreaming about it.

    3) i do fantasize about my own suicide as well, but i really didn't think it was pertinent to the question so i didn't mention it

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  • anxiety_sucks
    14 years ago

    @mtnw - I figured the person was a child, so I voted "normal".

    poster - assuming you are under the age of 15 I would say this is totally normal. much older than that though and I have to agree with mtnw. as an older teen/adult it would be completely self-asbsorbed to hope something happens to someone other than yourself so that you can have therapy. although I guess it shows a high level of self-preservation...so at least you aren't suicidal. :)

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  • mtnw
    14 years ago

    sorry if this is harsh, but you sound like a dramatic child.

    i think it's strange that your fantasy includes a horror that happens to someone else, death or rape, instead of you. creepy.

    it does sound like you need some personal attention though.

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  • cgirl123456
    14 years ago

    Totally normal! you just want some attention from the psychiatrist. It's normal, a lot of people feel that way.

    Maybe you need some sort of attention. Who do you want to get it from?

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