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    Default Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    I was scheduled to get them months ago, but didn't. Mostly because I was afraid of dying from the anesthesia or something terrible happening.

    I struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, even paranoid thoughts all the time. I had a very traumatic childhood and adolescence that has affected me for life. My boyfriend said I should not get them because of the way I am.

    I am not sure if I should or not really. I would work on my mental health some, but nothing seems to help me. I am resistant to medication. Talk therapy does not help either.

    Basically my boyfriend was saying that with how crazy I am, I should not get them. But at least I would be crazy with boobs. I really want boobs on the beach for at least one summer.

    If you had as many mental health problems as me, would you still get them?

    In all honesty, I just want to be normal. I have been thinking about ECT because some people say a side effect is losing memories. I wonder if I would feel like a brand new person and forget who I am if I were to get it. It is used for treatment resistant depression after all, so I would definitely qualify. Or maybe it will have the opposite effect and put me in more of a fog.

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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    My mom had ECT due to really unmanageable bipolar depression - lithium wasn't working anymore. I know some people are super opposed to it, but it really worked for her and they're very careful with how they administer. She had is 3 times in total and it helped her function with zero meds and in a positive, happier mindset. I have a ton of mental health issues and am scheduled in for implants early 2017

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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    Well, you'd def have to discuss w/a Dr of course..
    But, maybe as a boost to your appearance (of what you want) would help & be beneficial to your mental health?
    Hope that made sense.


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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    Quote Originally Posted by IvaSkye View Post
    I was scheduled to get them months ago, but didn't. Mostly because I was afraid of dying from the anesthesia or something terrible happening.

    I struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, even paranoid thoughts all the time. I had a very traumatic childhood and adolescence that has affected me for life. My boyfriend said I should not get them because of the way I am.
    Well I would agree with your bf that if you're literally fucking terrified, why bother. But if it makes you feel any better, MANY people are terrified of anesthesia, it seems like a really common phobia to me. However if you have a lot of problems with anxiety and OCDs, your implant fears may not end after surgery. Like you might constantly think things are wrong with your implants and work yourself up really bad over it, or you could end up being one of those women who has to have them removed because they cannot stand the feeling of having them in their body.

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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    I've read that studies have shown that women who have breast implants are 3 times more likely to commit suicide than women who don't. Also women with breast implants are 3 times more likely to have drug/alcohol problems. Scientists say they don't believe that implant chemicals are causing the mental issues, but that alot of women who seek breast implants already have psychological issues.

    I had mine done for a couple months now and I don't have any mental issues that I am aware of. That being said, taking the pain medication, being in pain, feeling like there is this foreign object stretching inside of you, not being able to do much for 6 weeks, relying on another person to help you bath, get dressed, pick things up for you, gaining weight due to lack of activity, not being able to work for sometime, I could see how all these things could really be overwhelming to someone who has mental illness and could definitely perpetuate the issues you are already dealing with.

    Maybe try the natural route instead? Do chest exercise, breast cupping therapy, herbal breast enhancement supplements, Google "foods that promote breast growth". Do the natural route for a year first and see if you like the results. And in that year try to get a handle on your mental health. If after a year you are still not satisfied with your results and ONLY if you are in a better state of mind then you might consider surgery.

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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    The problem is not with the depression so much as the paranoid thoughts and the anxiety. You could potentially worry yourself sick until the procedure, then afterwards when you are healing you will think any little pain or discomfort is a sign somehting went wrong and will always worry about them. This does not have to be the case. If you really want the implants you need to talk yourself off of the ledge. Young, reasonably healthy people almost never die under anesthesia. They give you all kinds of test before putting you under to make sure you are healthy and the anesthesiologist will make sure you get the right dosage.

    Once you have gotten through the surgery you would have to avoid worrying that they will stay swollen, not drop, heal correctly, not get infected etc. This is going to be tougher for you than the initial surgery but this can also be done. Just keep reminding yourself it is all in your head and think happy thoughts. I know this is easier said then done.

    I am giving you this advice as someone who dealt with pretty serious (hereditary) emotional issues almost all of their life- and had had 5 cosmetic procedure (on three different occasions). At the time I got my first set of implants I was within 8 months of being misdiagnosed as bipolar and being placed on lithium. I have (mostly) come to grips with everything and would consider myself to not have symptoms of mental illness anymore. That being said I recently pulled a chest muscle and thought my (2nd set) of implants must be infected or that I had cancer, but I eventually talked myself "off the ledge" and realized it was just a pulled muscle that I got from thinking I was a lever 12 yogi. (I am not that).

    Good luck, don't let your issues stop you but let them slow you down a bit so you make sure you go into this ready and not making hasty decisions !
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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    I am happy that it worked for your mom. There are a lot of horror stories with it, but sometimes, it is the only hope that is left and it does work for some.

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    Quote Originally Posted by whirlerz View Post
    Well, you'd def have to discuss w/a Dr of course..
    But, maybe as a boost to your appearance (of what you want) would help & be beneficial to your mental health?
    Hope that made sense.
    This is what i was thinking. That it would at least add a little bit of happiness to my life.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NakedNicole View Post
    I've read that studies have shown that women who have breast implants are 3 times more likely to commit suicide than women who don't. Also women with breast implants are 3 times more likely to have drug/alcohol problems. Scientists say they don't believe that implant chemicals are causing the mental issues, but that alot of women who seek breast implants already have psychological issues.

    I had mine done for a couple months now and I don't have any mental issues that I am aware of. That being said, taking the pain medication, being in pain, feeling like there is this foreign object stretching inside of you, not being able to do much for 6 weeks, relying on another person to help you bath, get dressed, pick things up for you, gaining weight due to lack of activity, not being able to work for sometime, I could see how all these things could really be overwhelming to someone who has mental illness and could definitely perpetuate the issues you are already dealing with.

    Maybe try the natural route instead? Do chest exercise, breast cupping therapy, herbal breast enhancement supplements, Google "foods that promote breast growth". Do the natural route for a year first and see if you like the results. And in that year try to get a handle on your mental health. If after a year you are still not satisfied with your results and ONLY if you are in a better state of mind then you might consider surgery.
    I tried breast pumping, herbs, massage, all of that lol. I know natural breast enhancement has worked for some, but even when i am consistent, all I get is more roundness and fullness. No added cup sizes. :/

    I want to continue to try to work on my mental health though, considering i cannot even leave the house because of my anxiety.

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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    I think a lot of health things (including mental health) are made worse by foreign objects in the body, but it's not impossible. I've had several medical issues (though not mental health) and I am still fine nearly 2 years post-op, but I will say that you might have an increase in weird symptoms like I did. Mine were physical. Yours may not be.

    I used my bra as storage twice, once with a phone charger cord and the second with quarters. I developed a dry, red, itchy rash all over my boobs the next day that took over a week to go away. Never had that happen before implants even one time, and I've used my bra as storage before I had implants. I also keep getting infections non-stop, but I can't theoretically prove it has increased due to the implants, though process of elimination leads me to believe that. But I knew all this going in.

    I do think foreign objects in the body can cause your body to increase the symptoms of issues you already have. I think in some ways it's like the vaccine-autism thing where autism may not be caused by vaccines, but the symptoms are brought out due to foreign toxins being injected into the body and the body flipping out. It comes down to your genetics and current susceptibilities, so everyone is different. But honestly, it's really a wild card and you never know what will happen til you get them and have had them awhile.

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    Also, my fear was being put to sleep. I was terrified. It's because I was forced asleep for surgeries as a child and the nurses were evil about it and held me down when I didn't know what was happening. And it was fine in the end. I immediately was asleep in like 1/8th of a second and woke up drugged up. I was pretty coherent immediately when waking up, but that probably depends on how you react to drugs. I'm paranoid AF and even as a new infant I was somehow lifting my head up and looking around lmao. So I may be more hyper aware after surgery than most. It all depends on your individual body chemistry.

    I didn't care about the pain at all. I went large and it didn't even hurt like at all really.

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    Default Re: Is it stupid to get breast implants if I deal with mental illness?

    Quote Originally Posted by IvaSkye View Post
    I was scheduled to get them months ago, but didn't. Mostly because I was afraid of dying from the anesthesia or something terrible happening.

    My boyfriend said I should not get them because of the way I am.

    I am not sure if I should or not really. I would work on my mental health some, but nothing seems to help me.

    Basically my boyfriend was saying that with how crazy I am, I should not get them.

    I really want boobs on the beach for at least one summer.

    If you had as many mental health problems as me, would you still get them?
    Did you mostly decide not to get them because of the fear or your bf telling you not to? He knows you better than I do so he might have a point.

    Do you really want them or do you think this is the cure for you? Do you just really want boobs or do you think your boobs will change your life? I was like this with my weight. I always think if only I were skinnier my life would be better my problems would be gone, but that's not the case. Everything is the same I'm just a different weight. Things only change if you change them. So after you get them done... your life will still be the way it is and you'll still be you just with different boobs.

    If you really want boobies you should get your boobies.

    I would not get fake boobs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IvaSkye View Post
    I am happy that it worked for your mom. There are a lot of horror stories with it, but sometimes, it is the only hope that is left and it does work for some.
    It sounds extreme but it definitely worked incredibly well and I can honestly say the people at the hospital were a total dream - they made the process very comfortable and easy for her and after not being able to take Lithium anymore it really worked. My lawyers mom also did ECT and she was severely off the charts bipolar - a very very extreme case and it also really improved things for her though I believe they kept her on some medication after because her initial issues were really severe. There's actually a really good fair documentary that explores ECT.

    Maybe talking to a plastic surgeon might help - like air out your fears and ask for advice - sometimes just hearing something from someone who does procedures on a daily basis is helpful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MissAdriana View Post
    Did you mostly decide not to get them because of the fear or your bf telling you not to? He knows you better than I do so he might have a point.

    Do you really want them or do you think this is the cure for you? Do you just really want boobs or do you think your boobs will change your life? I was like this with my weight. I always think if only I were skinnier my life would be better my problems would be gone, but that's not the case. Everything is the same I'm just a different weight. Things only change if you change them. So after you get them done... your life will still be the way it is and you'll still be you just with different boobs.

    If you really want boobies you should get your boobies.

    I would not get fake boobs.
    I've always just been so self-conscious. I can't fill out bikini tops, dresses, or anything really. I want to feel sexy in clothing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by persianprincess View Post
    It sounds extreme but it definitely worked incredibly well and I can honestly say the people at the hospital were a total dream - they made the process very comfortable and easy for her and after not being able to take Lithium anymore it really worked. My lawyers mom also did ECT and she was severely off the charts bipolar - a very very extreme case and it also really improved things for her though I believe they kept her on some medication after because her initial issues were really severe. There's actually a really good fair documentary that explores ECT.

    Maybe talking to a plastic surgeon might help - like air out your fears and ask for advice - sometimes just hearing something from someone who does procedures on a daily basis is helpful.
    Thank you. I am going to try one more round of meds (even though I have pretty much tried them all) and if another year goes by and I am still dealing with so many issues, I am going to ask if I can get ECT.

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    I've had lifelong anxiety and I got breast implants about 5 years ago. They boosted my self-esteem a little bit, but I did end up paranoid they were ruptured/causing my random weird health problems, and that was stressful. I'm debating having them removed just so I can stop worrying about them, but at the same time, it is nice to fill out clothing and have more male attention.

    I would try therapy first, and see how you feel afterward. If you go with ECT, I would be really curious to hear about your results!

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    ECT is a very drastic treatment. Before you go that route, consider trying an MAOI, like EMSAM (selegeline). They're the first generation antidepressants, and have an impressive track record with resistant depression, and other disorders.

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    I'm going to chime in as a supporter and user of ECT. I've had it twice, took 16 sessions last time i'm told. I had psychotic depression with paranoia and after those sessions I was a million times better (though not entirely 100% anxiety wise).
    I say I was told because I've lost significant chunks of memory, gone completely. That's not a totally bad thing, who wants to remember attempting suicide for example.

    You've got to weigh up the risks yourself I suppose but IMO totally worth it and if I get ill again I'll get ECT straight away.

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    As somebody who also suffers from a host of mental illnesses, I'm interested in how you think it correlates?? If you had body dysmorphia or suicidal thoughts having to do with your looks or rly bad self worth I could see how plastic surgery would be a dangerous path but I'm not seeing the implications w paranoia, OCD, and ptsd. Just interested in hearing your bfs thoughts on that.
    My main concerns implants is the whole foreign object in your body, that would trigger some paranoia and OCD for me personally

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    Quote Originally Posted by MissAdriana View Post
    Did you mostly decide not to get them because of the fear or your bf telling you not to? He knows you better than I do so he might have a point.

    Do you really want them or do you think this is the cure for you? Do you just really want boobs or do you think your boobs will change your life? I was like this with my weight. I always think if only I were skinnier my life would be better my problems would be gone, but that's not the case. Everything is the same I'm just a different weight. Things only change if you change them. So after you get them done... your life will still be the way it is and you'll still be you just with different boobs.

    If you really want boobies you should get your boobies.

    I would not get fake boobs.
    Honestly though, I think weight makes a massive different in how people treat you though. Men are nice to women who are not overweight but a lot of women are not nice. And then it flips when you're overweight. I know this because I am in a normal weight range now but as a teen I was very overweight.

    The same thing is slightly true for boobs but the difference is that people have their own opinions on boobs. Most of the guys I know do NOT like big or enhanced boobs and I say this as someone with both. They will treat you accordingly. Most women wish they had bigger boobs unless they do have big ones, so they'll treat you accordingly as well. It's the same as above, only there's no general consensus so it's all over the place and therefore irrelevant.

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