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I have been doing this for at least 35 years.   It is difficult and hurts self esteem.  I believe mine is based from  emotional and sexual abuse that left me searching for relief as a child and somehow this is what I came up with.  I was always " wound up" and recently realized that this is not just me, but anxiety I have always had.   I had a couple of situations in life that sent me spiraling into a  depression I had never known.   This has made me re analyze my life and seek answers and help. Working on me and trying to find my worth again. ..

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