iweardiapers Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I love my diapers don't get me wrong, they bring me so much happiness. But do you think this could possibly be a mental issue that we in this community has? Since we don't know when or why it started. It basically just happened one day. I had a rough childhood growing up and grew up without knowing my real dad and at one point I was bullied in school, so I'm not sure if that helped to contribute to this or not. Also I witnessed my grandmother who helped to raise me, pretty much pass away in front of me when I was 10 and when I was 19 I found my aunt dead. That stuff can really stick with you. Link to comment
Little BabyDoll Christine Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Only if it interferes with your ability to function in the world. But that is true of anything. I guess that is true of anything that becomes a "lifestyle". I'm an atheist and "lifestyle" sounds suspiciously like "religion" in that it implies some kind of conformism to me and I am, by nature a "free spirit" Link to comment
Elfy Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 For some people it might be. Those people who can't separate their ABDL life from their regular life. It is listed in the DSM but people often mistake what that actually means... Terms and conditions listed in the DSM do not mean they are mental health problems or things that need to be corrected, they are listed so that all psychologists and people in that field have terms they can use to help classify people. It is like a dictionary, it means that instead of having to explain something like a diaper fetish every time they write a report they can use one or two words. It doesn't mean it is considered a mental illness. Link to comment
rosalie.bent Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 The psychological definition of 'disorder' is pretty much no more complex than an activity that brings DISORDER to your life. When we named regression Adult Infantile Regression (AIR) we gave it an optional fourth letter - D for Disorder. It is optional because for many people - probably most - being regressive is not something that negatively impacts their lives. But there are certainly some (and my baby is one) for whom the regression is so strong and consuming that it certainly can become... a disorder. I hope that helps. Link to comment
rusty pins Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 It may be a "Mental Issue" but that doesn't mean it's a "Mental Disorder" or "Mental Problem". Link to comment
rosalie.bent Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 The fact that this question is asked - and not just once - indicates that there are a number of people who have some serious issues with ABDL. It is an area of concern. Link to comment
vvp39 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 @Rusty pins' analogy to golf reminds me of the joke: 1 Link to comment
BabyJune Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 "Mental issue" is a crude term. I prefer to call it a coping mechanism. To outsiders it would appear to be a mental issue but in truth, it is a very safe and healthy way to deal with stress. It only becomes an issue when it affects your ability to function in an "adult" world or when it becomes so addicting that you can't bear to be away from it. 2 Link to comment
Kaliborio Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I don't think it's an issue in and of itself. You can have issues related to it. Link to comment
Nat Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I say it's only a mental issue if it impacts your life and your functioning. Anything can turn into a mental issue if it controls your life and affects how you function. 2 Link to comment
rosalie.bent Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 On 3/28/2017 at 5:14 AM, Spokane Girl said: I say it's only a mental issue if it impacts your life and your functioning. Anything can turn into a mental issue if it controls your life and affects how you function. Link to comment
rosalie.bent Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 On 3/27/2017 at 2:09 AM, Personalias said: self-loathing happens. Link to comment
willnotwill Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Paraphilias and the like are only issues when they interfere with the rest of your life. Link to comment
rosalie.bent Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/17/2017 at 11:11 AM, willnotwill said: Paraphilias and the like are only issues when they interfere with the rest of your life. Link to comment
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