Originally Posted by Mercen-X
Is self-pleasure the same as being pleased with oneself?
Yes and no. For me "self-pleasure" gives the connotation of actions that are meant to please oneself, in which the form of pleasure is not defined. To be "pleased with oneself" for me, means more of a state, to be proud, to feel accomplished, to be happy about what you did. Now these two can overlap, for instance if you enjoy complicated puzzles. To do the puzzle is an action of "self-pleasure" yet the end result is usually satisfaction or being pleased with oneself. Yet the contrary can be true too. Say for instance you are completely furious, now often people seek revenge, and for an instant will feel pleasure from this action. However after this wears off, sometimes (depending on your nature) you will feel ashame of taking revenge.