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No. its often a sexual act, receiving pleasure in pain,
and allowing someone else to infect that pain is often in itself a release.
masochism are consenting adults who willingly surrender control to another.
its just how some people get their rocks off, its not a mental illness like depression nor do all those who take part in the act have a mental illness.
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What are masochism organ?
There is no specific organ in the body associated with masochism. Masochism is a psychological disorder characterized by the enjoyment of experiencing pain or humiliation. It is related to mental and emotional processes rather than physical organs.
What does the word masochism mean in psychiatry?
The word masochism refers to the behavior when an individual seeks self harm or humiliation voluntarily. Masochism is the direct opposite of sadism. Sadism is when someone takes pleasure in inflicting harm upon others. Masochism could be of a sexual nature, but does not have to be. In psychiatry sexual masochism is usually what is discussed as a mental disorder. Luckily, prognosis is good in most cases for those treated for the disorder.
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When was The Myth of Mental Illness created?
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What is the doctor of mental illness?
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National Alliance on Mental Illness was created in 1979.
When was Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia created?
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