natalies_probs
06-01-2006, 10:25 PM
i get cravings for attention and allways want to be rescued by a lifeguard or doctor or someone in medical professions. i want sympathy and allways like to feel im in the patient seat when i go anywhere, i liked to be cared after and looked after. it affects what i watch on tv as i like to see females being cared for and looked after and wish i was in their position.
am i normal? are these over exaggerated fantasies? pls help as i can't confide in friends they think im a freak :(
am i normal? are these over exaggerated fantasies? pls help as i can't confide in friends they think im a freak :(
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Ruby_Gloom
06-09-2006, 10:17 AM
Hmm.. i would imagine that more traditional psychoanalysis might be better for you actually. There is a reason why you feel this need to be rescued and looked after. Maybe your sense of security was suddenly taken away when you were younger? maybe you werent taught how to rely on yourself and stand on your own two feet? i don't know but if you dont deal with it it could lead to problems in relationships so its worth at least investigating a bit more with a therapist.
lorri23
06-12-2006, 06:50 PM
u r not alone i and know of others who have had simialr experiences, the need to be drawn towards people of authority is a need to be taken care of unconditionaly it was v brave of u to write nurses etc have a job to care and wil thats why psyatric hosp can be so appealing being cared for when at times we cant ourseves, i think it links to difficulty in independance and responsibilty it could also be part of yr past did u relate well to yr mum maybe u r being drawn to go back to that female would explain this need to mayb have a mum u may have one but does she show u her care/love or have profeessionals replaced this dont lose hope another thing is we can ofterb get drawed to somehing we can see in others which u cant give ur self maybe start by looking at what needs u have it may spur on incentive to know where to start we all need help at times and roles of nurses ec r safe figures to like
take care
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shorebird
06-12-2006, 09:34 PM
I think strongernow is onto something with the cbt recommendation. It will build your self-esteem and help you see things more clearly. My problems were more anxiety and depression related than yours but I still do the tea form exercise all the time and it has helped me immensely.
Sari05
06-12-2006, 11:29 PM
i get cravings for attention and allways want to be rescued by a lifeguard or doctor or someone in medical professions. i want sympathy and allways like to feel im in the patient seat when i go anywhere, i liked to be cared after and looked after. it affects what i watch on tv as i like to see females being cared for and looked after and wish i was in their position.
am i normal? are these over exaggerated fantasies? pls help as i can't confide in friends they think im a freak :(
Hi Natalies,
I am not a Counselor, but I have read alot about Mental Illnesses. I have a Mental problem myself. Anyway I think that you might have Munchousens Sydrome. I have read about that, I could be wrong, but that's what I think.
Are you on medication for this? Are you seeing a Psychiatrist? I was just wondering. I really hope that you will get the help that you need.
Please keep me posted on how you are doing. I want to know okay?
am i normal? are these over exaggerated fantasies? pls help as i can't confide in friends they think im a freak :(
Hi Natalies,
I am not a Counselor, but I have read alot about Mental Illnesses. I have a Mental problem myself. Anyway I think that you might have Munchousens Sydrome. I have read about that, I could be wrong, but that's what I think.
Are you on medication for this? Are you seeing a Psychiatrist? I was just wondering. I really hope that you will get the help that you need.
Please keep me posted on how you are doing. I want to know okay?
strongernow
06-13-2006, 11:29 PM
The reason why I do not suggest Psychoanalysis is because they do a lot of listening and a lot of question asking in which you will probably learn a ton more about yourself in detail (and it may all be bad news too) but you will never learn how to interact with others maturely, never learn how to self sooth and cope with being not the center of attention, etc. That is why cognitive or behavior therapy is the way to go.
shorebird
08-08-2006, 04:44 PM
The reason why I do not suggest Psychoanalysis is because they do a lot of listening and a lot of question asking in which you will probably learn a ton more about yourself in detail (and it may all be bad news too) but you will never learn how to interact with others maturely, never learn how to self sooth and cope with being not the center of attention, etc. That is why cognitive or behavior therapy is the way to go.
Again I agree here. Cbt is all about learning to live in the present and acquiring skills to help you cope with whatever comes your way. I still do the tea form exercise from cbt all the time to keep my anxiety at bay.
Again I agree here. Cbt is all about learning to live in the present and acquiring skills to help you cope with whatever comes your way. I still do the tea form exercise from cbt all the time to keep my anxiety at bay.