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I know sadism and masochism are no longer considered mental illnesses in and of themselves. However, do you think they are tied to mental illness generally or independant?
I am a masochist. I could get more in depth, but I'll keep it to myself. I have past trauma and PTSD, borderline that I think contribute to my masochism. For me I think there is a correlation between my mental health and my desires. I just wanted to see if anyone else would weigh in with their thoughts. No judgement of course. Feel free to PM me if you arent comfortable sharing here. I guess I'm wondering as well if there is a point it becomes unhealthy. |
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I think that everything is ultimately interrelated, but also that humans are too complicated to automatically link an individual preference/leaning to a psychological/biochemical/environmental response - there are simply too many potential factors at play. That's not to say that there isn't a link - more that any linkages are likely too complex/subtle/individual to draw anything like firm conclusions from.
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If I had to label myself I would say I'm more of a masochist. I really didn't have much trouble growing up, quite boring actually, though I did have some emotional neglect and my parents did/still do play favorites. But I dunno if that contributes to my need of pain per say, I just find certain pains and be called certain names/words arousing. I, speaking from personal experience of course, feel it's independent of my mental state and up bringing. It's just a preference for me, at least that's how I feel.
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I am a masochist and I think that issues in my past and my MI definitely play into it for me. While I do process certain pains as pleasure and get aroused sexually from it, receiving pain can also just be a coping skill to quiet the noise in my head and not be sexually based as well. I guess you could argue it is a way to self harm without really self harming since my partner, who is a sadist, does it for me...I am quite honest with myself about it.
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Physical pain also relieves my emotional pain. It feels better than emotional pain. It's part of why I crave it. |
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This makes sense. I have heard that some borderlines or self-harmers get tattoos to be "hurt".
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i can relate. i've always been turned on by pain, and now find it so confusing, because i'm in recovery from self harm and don't know what is ok and what isn't. i have no idea if something in my upbringing made me this way, but i suspect so, because i've been this way as long as i can remember.
this might be triggering... with self-harming it was never sexual for me, but i found it relaxing and do find stuff like getting piercings relaxing. i also just get confused about what is ok.... like i like getting piercings but am i just making an excuse to act out? |
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My niece gets lots of piercings. She tells me she "needs" the pain. I listen and try to understand what this means to/for her. She is very sincere about her desire for pain. I am very sincere about my desire to fully understand.
Many people are into sadism/masochism. Many do not share about this because they feel misunderstood and/or judged. I think the numbers of people into this are much larger than most would ever guess. It's helpful to have this talked about as openly as possible. Thank you for this thread. WC __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. |
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i genuinely like having piercings too.
i have been ashamed of liking pain for ever. i once freaked out about it completely and told the counsellor i was seeing, which turned out to be a terrible idea. he wasn't judgmental per se, but it definitely did not decrease the shame. |
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Nothing to be ashamed of. There are a lot of masochists in the world.
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I feel my use of masochism does stem from my MH issues. I need physical pain to try to match or balance the mental pain. So far nothing has come close. But with physical pain, especially from my Sadist who understands how my mind works in certain areas, it does help. But the release & play is such a very small calm area in me & now knowing that area exists....brings me even more MH pain.
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Thank you so much for your comment. This is a taboo and sensitive subject for sure. Some people in my life are aware. They have seen bruises and asked or seen me like BDSM posts on facebook or I just talk about it. For me it is what it is. I enjoy pain and if I'm being honest extreme pain. That's part of who I am, regardless of where it comes from. |
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That’s really nice you have people in your life you can share that with. It must be helpful to you __________________ "Doubt is like dye. Once it spreads into the fabric of excuses you've woven, you'll never get rid of the stain." Jodi Picoult |
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I've found myself wondering often, lately, how much my affinity for pain or punishment has to do with my MH background. I know it is partially a coping method, and one I'm trying to get a better handle on. I think it's something a lot of masochists have in common, in my experience anyway.
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I recently tried to PM you, but it doesn’t go thru. Are you still on this site? __________________ "Doubt is like dye. Once it spreads into the fabric of excuses you've woven, you'll never get rid of the stain." Jodi Picoult |
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