I have heard a few explanations to what a person with D receives by self-medicating but never heard it from a person that is D. Examples of self-medicating behavior are drinking, online addictions of varying sorts, affairs, etc. The theories I have heard so far are :
1) It numbs the symptoms of depression. It doesn't mean they feel good but it does mean they temporarily don't feel depressed.
2) It actually makes them feel good. If this is the case, can someone explain this to me better.
3) D people get a self-esteem boost (especially via other relationships).
I would like to hear from people who are D or who have discussed this with someone with D. I am interested to find out. Thanks!
1) It numbs the symptoms of depression. It doesn't mean they feel good but it does mean they temporarily don't feel depressed.
2) It actually makes them feel good. If this is the case, can someone explain this to me better.
3) D people get a self-esteem boost (especially via other relationships).
I would like to hear from people who are D or who have discussed this with someone with D. I am interested to find out. Thanks!




