it is stupid but i have realised that i am addicted to emotinal pain..i have had a very bad and troubled childhood,i am 20 now...i think i really like the feeling that i get from pain that i find reasons to feel the pain.
Is this some kind of mental condition that i am addicted to pain???
pls help me!!!
2007-02-06 01:09:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Do not worry people like you and me who has seen only the darker side of life alway feel comfortable while in trouble. So when we find ourselves in a place where there is no emonional pain we feel more insecure and helpless. Do not worry this is very , very normal you should understand that there are times when you will never feel the pain and the life simply goes on. You are not addicted to pain but only your mind is reeling in disbelief. Please believe it . All the best.
2007-02-06 01:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by ssmindia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well when your in pain (physical/emotional) theres a chemical in your brain called endorphines/dopamine which is similar than that of which you get from taking opiate based medications. Just like those pain pills are addicting so can pain believe it or not. You have a endorphine addiction. Doesn't it seem that emotional pain can feed on itself..well that's because endorphines/dopamine are being released. They attach to this pain receptors. This is just like the problem where you see people cut themselves. Although that could also be a underlying psychological disorder which attention is wanted. Endorphines are pleasure chemicals that are released to counteract the pain. You would be a good candidate for wellbutrin which works on dopamine. Seems you have a deficiency of dopamine. When pain is induced you release dopamine and endorphines. Your brain needs some assistants to release dopamine. Try welbutrin. Your not as crazy as you think and a physcologist wont help ...you just need some meds to aid your brain in what you are deficent in. You havr a chemical imbalance..I used to think that term was a crock but it is true. Your body is just telling you that it needs more dopamine or endorphines.
2007-02-06 09:24:27 · answer #2 · answered by bdat40oz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust me..this is not stupid, it is just something that you have to deal with. Yes, it is an addiction and you should talk to someone about it, preferably a therapist, but I would recommend a good friend and/or family member as well for the times that you can not talk to the therapist. Plus it is always better to have people that are behind you supporting you all the way through
2007-02-06 10:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by ARK_drummer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a guess, I'd say that you are more addicted to failing in emotional relationships. You probably expect to fail, and therefore the pain is welcomed as a sign that you have achieved your expectations. A few sessions with a psychiatrist, would help you to straighten out your thinking.
2007-02-06 09:14:46 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go and speak to a psychologist(not a psychiatrist) the first one can give prescriptions.
2007-02-06 09:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by major b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You just need to get some counseling. You will be fine, you are not the only one!
2007-02-06 09:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by Queen B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is not good.
Are you doing things to yourself to cause physical pain? Cutting?
Please get help. Please talk to your parents about getting you the advice you need.
Then watch the movie the secretary. Its warped but ...
2007-02-06 09:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋