- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
how do surgeons help patients overcome the fear of surgery especially when the anxiety gets so bad that suicide feels like an option also is it true that some surgical procedures don't involve any pain at all
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I've been struggling with a habit that started when I was 13 and now at 19, it's become something I do daily. I find myself watching porn regularly and I really need some advice. What can I do to change this? Any guidance would be appreciated.
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