it started about six years ago when i was in high school, i would pull out my eyebrows. i used to have nice thick eyebrows now they are patchy and thin and i can't stop.
i am now in college, and i have a great boyfriend and other friends. but i feel the need to hang out with sketchy guys i met at my job. one of them is a ex-heroin addict who has been in jail. he is at high risk for hep c and hiv. i had sex with him anyway.
i drink until i hysterically cry, fight, or become ill.
i can't stop myself from engaging in this self destructive behavior.
what should i do?
2007-07-07 04:42:10 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
well you certainly have a self destructive streak in you, and if you keep it up, you will destroy not only your self, but those who care about you as well. What you describe is irresponisible and immature behavior, and I suspect you were likely a very spoiled little girl who got most of what she wanted without much in the way of discipline and correction. You must learn discipline, you must learn consequences of actions before it's too late. Were I you? I would go into the military, preferably the marines, and have them make an adult of you, you obviously will not succeed on your own. This isnt' mental illness, this is very simply your refusal to grow up.
2007-07-07 04:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pray Is The Answer.Ask God To Help You Through This Journey Of Torture You Will Make It Through.Or You Can Just Thinking less Of Yourself And Start Making More. Or You should go to a Rehab Im only 12 years old.
2007-07-07 04:52:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need rehab but you do need help. People who pull out their hair or eyebrows usually have control issues or osme kind of emotional pain in their lives. For those with control issues the plucking or pulling out of hair gives you power over soemthing, anything. For those with great emotional pain, it provides a physical pain for you to focus on as this is usually easier to handle.
The fact that your seeking the attentions of 'sketchy' guys is indicative of very low self esteem. The fact that you know youhave a 'great boyfriend and other friends' indicates that you know you're not alone. I would say it's safe to assume you're deeply depressed. Even if your life is going the direction you feel it should be and you have no obvious reason for being depressed, it can still affect you. It sounds like you don't value yourself or you see yourself as unworthy of your 'great boyfriend' and friends because of the things you do to yourself, so you allow yourself to get into situations which may be dangerous, not only to you but to your boyfriend. Anything you contracted from this co-worker you can spread to him.
Binge drinking is another classic symptom of depression. Trying to control your life and your emotional pain with alcohol.
In my opinion, you need to see a physician who will refer you to a psychologist. The psychologist will then probably prescribe you some type of anti-depressant or anti-psychotic depending on the root of the problem. He'll probably also recommend Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Chances are, if your sleeping with the drug addicted virus freak, your probably doing his drugs too.
Good luck.
2007-07-07 05:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Friend, listen to me! You do not have to be skinny to be beautiful! That is like a stereotype. Like all asians have squinted eyes, or they can not drive as well. You are beautiful just the way God made you! We are all human and all of us are never born perfect. Learn to love your flaws, because guess what? We all have them! You see those beautiful stick thin models on the magazines, they are far from perfect! They had professionals photoshop every inch of their body because they are covered in flaws! Live your life and do not let this addiction rule over you! You are precious and you should never go to extreme measures to change what you already are, which is a beautiful young lady as I can tell just by looking at your profile pic! Go to some counseling and talk to people who you can trust. It is okay to be afraid. There are people out there who care about you! Be careful and stay safe. <3
2016-05-20 22:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trichotillomania is what it's called when you constantly are pulling hair out of yourself...usually an anxiety related disorder, so I would have to ask what you're feeling anxious about. The other self-destructive behavior is also telling me that you are anxious or angry or upset. What is it that you're suppressing? Something is in there that is making you anxious and unsettled.
2007-07-07 04:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by samantha 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey there! It sounds as though you need to see a pyschiatrist immediately. He/she will be able to diagnose you and prescribe meds, if needed. It sounds as though you may have bi-polar disorder or even borderline personality disorder. You may benefit from intest Dialetical Behavioral Therapy. You should be seeing a therapist once a week or more to help regulate your emotions. I would recommend getting an HIV test ASAP. Please, do something immediately. You are beautiful, and you are woderfully made by God. Please seek medical advice now.
2007-07-07 04:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by danzr31585 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough question. GO ON VACATION. A nice vacation at the spa or something where there are no guys. if you do that, I'm sure it will help. Also, maybe you should invite a few of your old friends who are girls over to go shopping and to tell you to stop doing some stuff. How do you think that will work?
2007-07-07 04:45:57 · answer #7 · answered by Tren Lau 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi...sorry about all this. I'm not expert in mental health, but sounds like you have a lot of issues that need addressed. I think you need to go see a mental healthcare professional and get some treatment. That's all I can suggest. I hope you get better.
2007-07-07 04:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by ohiojosh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor. Get tested for HIV, see a therapist. This behavior will only lead to trouble.
2007-07-07 04:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by princess m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anger Managment. Moosa Fraba.
2007-07-07 04:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by ♥MeGaN♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋