It's important to take them seriously if they start taking up more and more of your energy, if the activities become more harmful, or if it starts to cause permanent damage. I'm not sure if its chromosomal, but it encompasses both depression and social anxiety along with several other unique symptoms. I wasn't thinking-that was the weird thing about it. There's some evidence that drugs can help. That's a tough one.
Relapses are common when a person is trying to make any kind of behavior change.
If you have someone you can call to talk to you to get you past the urge, that would be helpful. They're both commonly seen in people who have a history of sexual abuse in childhood. They should know that SI is not usu. Thanks a lot for your time. All rights reserved.