2009-03-10, 09:47 AM
♥Ji Wrote:thanks for your thoughts. i am seeing a range of specialists but i still do not think it is appropriate to ask my friends. don't know how to explain any more clearly but trust me, it is not the sort of thing a friend would even want to know about. it is not an issue of prejudice...
i made this thread because i am getting some rather unscientific advice from one of my specialists (who should know better!), was hoping to expand my evidence base so i know what to think.
I'll take your word for it, as you seem pretty adamant about that fact, and I don't want to push the issue. Family or a doctor may be able to help with the de-sensitizing therapy if that's the route you decide to go (again, similar treatment to what a drug addict would receive, but not in the slightest trying to compare the 2 problems, only a treatment). Group therapy/support groups may be helpful as well (any time you feel your compulsion, you contact the support group or appointed "buddy" in an attempt to have them talk you down from it).