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Growing up I was surrounded by so many people with undiagnosed mental illness mine seemed trivial. (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] Today@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mentioned that i had concerns about myself when i was about 12. It wasn't dismissed, but it was clear that attempting to address it at that time would be too difficult. I keep it put away as much as i can, only mentioning the intrusive thoughts when i can play it as a joke - not sure if that feels better or worse. After 40 years, I'm finally beginning to recognize the tendency towards self sabotage but still struggle with not giving in to it.

[โ€“] Prime@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 8 hours ago

May i ask what illness this is? I recognize this tendency