Do you or someone you love (hate) derive pleasure from receiving punishment? From Brain to Mind is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Your (his/her) parietal operculum may be to thank (blame)
Hi. Confirmed masochist here 👋... of varying degrees in painting the spectrum.
My first understanding came in my early 20s when working on breaking various addictive patterns and behaviors. A first taste of self harm during childhood gave a release and sense of control while growing in an otherwise choatic environment.
Has taken decades to alchemize the ingredients behind whatever science wants to tell us. My brain has been diagnosed with four types of depressions and I have been treated for a hormonal disorder. My success has been in finding healthy alternatives and outlets to express a level of anger or dissatisfaction in a contained space with emotionally 'safe' people. I still enjoy sourcing pain for pleasure, age and wisdom has helped with the evolution behind the why.
Hi. Confirmed masochist here 👋... of varying degrees in painting the spectrum.
My first understanding came in my early 20s when working on breaking various addictive patterns and behaviors. A first taste of self harm during childhood gave a release and sense of control while growing in an otherwise choatic environment.
Has taken decades to alchemize the ingredients behind whatever science wants to tell us. My brain has been diagnosed with four types of depressions and I have been treated for a hormonal disorder. My success has been in finding healthy alternatives and outlets to express a level of anger or dissatisfaction in a contained space with emotionally 'safe' people. I still enjoy sourcing pain for pleasure, age and wisdom has helped with the evolution behind the why.