Question Posted Wednesday January 24 2007, 7:49 pm
I have a tough life and I sometimes create a better life for myself. I use people I care about or others, and I use them to comfort me. Does that make me crazy because I think about them? I make stories or illusions with them. Do i belong in a mental institute?
Coping mechanisms are great to help you out in the short term. You may want to consider what will help you out in the long term, though.
If you feel you aren't getting enough real life comfort, maybe you can begin to think of ways to allow yourself to get support from other people. Do you let people know when you are upset? Have a good friend you can talk to? A journal you can rant in to your heart's content?
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