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Old May 03, 2013, 03:44 PM
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Hi everyone I need help understanding. I've dealt with what I thought was depression and took zoloft, after taking that for 3 months it felt strange and I didn't want to become dependant on drugs, and I felt like taking those types of drugs are bandaids. I want to fix the problem, and rid of it.

But anyway I think I have a bit of attention ***** problem. I feel like I also have self esteem issues. THere better, the last 3 years I really improved myself dramatically, I'm more social, a better speaker, helpful to others ect. So I don't feel like I'm crazy at all, but a few issues here and there.

But anyway I feel like I need attention from people and friends. Like if I post a song on facebook, or a status. I'll start checking back for likes, or reponses. I feel like my brain rewards circuit gets a kick everytime somebody calls me, responds to me, likes something ect. And when I don't I feel a bit upset. And this is what I would love to get rid of, I want to be happy, and content. Like if someone I like doesn't get back to me I start thinking oh they don't like me, or there ignoring me, and get worried. And then it sort of unmotivates the rest of my day. But then if I get a text or whatever back I'm back to being happy. I want to be happy, not from someone, but from myself. I have a lot of things I'm proud of, I'm very talented with music: guitar, drums, singing ect. I'm good with drawing, sports, and many other things. So it isn't that I don't have hobbys because I do. I just need attention, but I feel I channel that vibe to people and they get distant.

So does anyone have a sites or guides out there that talk about how to get rid of this feeling that I could read, or personal insights? Thanks!

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Old May 04, 2013, 07:38 AM
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Hi ~ I think everyone wants attention. Everyone wants to be noticed and acknowledged.

Do you have friends? Do you have family for support? If you have support from family and friends, that helps. You may be more sensitive than some, and need more attention than usual.

Perhaps you should see a therapist. Why not ask your medical doctor to refer you to a good therapist? He will know who to send you to.

I wish you all the best ~ please take good care of yourself. God bless! Hugs, Lee
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Old May 06, 2013, 10:15 AM
Plokoon111 Plokoon111 is offline
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Thank you for the reply! I don't know about seeing someone for what I'm dealing with because I'm super busy at the moment, and can't afford to do that. But it is funny because even if someone doesn't reply back or get back to me, it ends up being because they were busy and forgot. Which just happened, so right now I am trying to learn how to be happy on my own, and not let ideas, or responses become rewards. And by doing affirmations through a audio CD, and other things I can see that it is working!
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Old May 06, 2013, 11:30 AM
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You are the kind of person who really do not need the approval of others. You all ready know who you are and accept your abilitys and talents. You have enough Pride to carry on regardless of if others approve.
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