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Am i 'damaging' myself mentally by participating in BDSM?
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i have been involved in BDSM for about half my life (i am 39 now and i have been in the scene since the age of 18).  i have had good as well as bad experiences.  i am well aware of the bias towards this scene from a mental health perspective.  i know that if i seek out therapy / psychiatry, it will likely become an issue of contention and i know that i will be asked to "give it up".  my questions are:what are the chances that i will find someone who will accept my choice to be in that community and be willing to provide therapy in spite of my status within it?Do you, as a mental healthcare professional, believe that i am "damaging" myself by participating in this lifestyle?i may have more questions depending on the answer i get.thank you,amber
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DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. i think you are confused with the same problem you say you are comfortable. Your life style is what you are satisfied with. Please go ahead. Nobody can question you. They (others) can guide you, advise you, in so many ways. That perception is theirs. Your perception is what you are satisfied with. Your confusion about "what shall the world say?' is creating problems for you. I am sure. Why such a conflict? If you are satisfied, healthy, and want to live like this, do it. Who is stopping you. once you do it, your mental trouble shall ease. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.