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A little crazy


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?

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alisonmarie answered Thursday January 25 2007, 4:55 am:
Nope. This is a coping mechanism, which is fancy talk for 'making yourself feel better.' It's actually a really useful skill to have.

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?

I wish you the very best.

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JesusFreak2006 answered Wednesday January 24 2007, 9:08 pm:
No I dont think so..everyone creates a fake life for them in there imagination at one point in time

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yourrtrustyhelpline answered Wednesday January 24 2007, 8:55 pm:
hah. nahh, hun. that`s called daydreaming. (:

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