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DoubleV · 02-18-2007, 10:54 PM

Does anyone else here self harm (cutting burning etc...) ? I did a search and there was no mention of it.

I do and it has the same control over me as substances. And right now it's spiraling out of control, multiple times a day. I obsess over it, I plan for the times I'm alone so I can cut. I just feel like I'm always in this fog and I either really want to stay in that state or I get scared that I don't exist and cutting is the way I prove to myself that yes I'm human and that I can feel something.

ayla zaire · 02-18-2007, 11:34 PM

welcome to sr.....i'm sorry....i don't have any advice for you....except to perhaps contact your doctor and seek help in that way......he can at least point you in the right direction.....

i know that it is not uncommon.....and that it can be overcome......so don't give up hope....just seek all of the help and support you can find...

it is late, you may not get many responses tonight....but if you can, post again tomorrow.....and i'm sure someone will come along with some experience and good advice.....there are so many caring people here......you have found a great place....

good luck and keep posting, ok?

ayla

northbelle · 02-18-2007, 11:52 PM

There is a self injury forum that is awesome..they have a chat baord too..just google WALKERS IN DARKNESS. They offer alot of people great help and you can really talk about the self injury there.
I hope you go there and get support!!
love north

historyteach · 02-19-2007, 02:34 AM

Hi, DoubleV
and welcome to SR!

I hope you do speak with your doctor about this issue.
I wish you well.

Shalom!

DoubleV · 02-19-2007, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the link I'll check it out.

Doctor wow yeah. I've been to the ER a few times and have been threatened with a psych hold. So I'm scared to go in and actually be put on one.

Arura · 02-19-2007, 11:13 AM

There are some good site's out there to help with the ways to Help ...

Nice one ((((North))))...!

Im also a self harmer ,..I dont like to say it but ive disscused it before here ,..and its a common thing as it comes in so many forms...!

I do it on feelings that i carnt cope with ,..Its been a Good While now ...since my last episode ...!

I find if i hold and Ice cube it can Help Lots ...and im just left with a cold hand but it smarts ,..with No scars or Bleeding ...!

An ElasticBand on your wrist can also help and just twang it when you feel like cutting ...These have worked for me in the past and I always keep some ice cubes Just incase ...!

You can learn new ways to feel your feelings and not be so uncomfortable with them ...!
I understand that one well ....!

Your Not alone....

Talking to your Dr, Is worth it,.. they might just Help you,?
..I Know it can be Freaky to talk about ,..but you'll get to the stage were you carn't hide the scars anymore ....and you will need some Help with dealing with Feelings...!

Much Love to you
....we can survive with out pain...

...xXx...

Bozo · 02-19-2007, 05:08 PM

Thanks for posting, I know nothing about cutting, but I do know I am here for you if you need someone to talk to. Mike

***Zencat*** · 02-20-2007, 10:16 PM

Hi DoubleV

There is an very active Self Harm recovery group at “HealthBoards.com Message Boards” I think you will find a good group of supportive people there as well as here.

Zencat

sugarssweetpea · 02-22-2007, 09:00 PM

Hey DoubleV,
I am a self harmer. I have not in 6 years. I still have the scars to remind me though. And I still have the thoughts. I used to do it when I felt that I had upest someone or was not good enough. It used to make me think that if I looked at the scar later, it would remind me not to do whatever it was that made me cut myself again.

DoubleV · 02-23-2007, 02:31 PM

I'm proud of myself. I went in for an intake appointment and spilled my guts to the guy. I usually lie my ass off, just tell them about one thing. Felt good, I'm scared as all hell though. I was expecting out patient or something. Not in patient, it was actually the SI that made them decide I needed that. Just waiting for tuesday to come when there's an opening.

02-18-2007, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
DoubleV Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31	Self Injury Does anyone else here self harm (cutting burning etc...) ? I did a search and there was no mention of it. I do and it has the same control over me as substances. And right now it's spiraling out of control, multiple times a day. I obsess over it, I plan for the times I'm alone so I can cut. I just feel like I'm always in this fog and I either really want to stay in that state or I get scared that I don't exist and cutting is the way I prove to myself that yes I'm human and that I can feel something.

02-19-2007, 02:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,859	Hi, DoubleV and welcome to SR! I hope you do speak with your doctor about this issue. I wish you well. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

02-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arura Trying to do the right thing. Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Posts: 4,354	There are some good site's out there to help with the ways to Help ... Nice one ((((North))))...! Im also a self harmer ,..I dont like to say it but ive disscused it before here ,..and its a common thing as it comes in so many forms...! I do it on feelings that i carnt cope with ,..Its been a Good While now ...since my last episode ...! I find if i hold and Ice cube it can Help Lots ...and im just left with a cold hand but it smarts ,..with No scars or Bleeding ...! An ElasticBand on your wrist can also help and just twang it when you feel like cutting ...These have worked for me in the past and I always keep some ice cubes Just incase ...! You can learn new ways to feel your feelings and not be so uncomfortable with them ...! I understand that one well ....! Your Not alone.... Talking to your Dr, Is worth it,.. they might just Help you,? ..I Know it can be Freaky to talk about ,..but you'll get to the stage were you carn't hide the scars anymore ....and you will need some Help with dealing with Feelings...! Much Love to you ....we can survive with out pain... ...xXx... __________________ Weve come along way and were Changing day by day We DO Recover. We can Recover...!

02-19-2007, 05:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bozo On The Bus Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brattleboro, Vt. Posts: 477	Double V Thanks for posting, I know nothing about cutting, but I do know I am here for you if you need someone to talk to. Mike __________________ Signature made by my son Alex.

02-22-2007, 09:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
sugarssweetpea Growing, Learning, Living Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vacationing on earth Posts: 836	Hey DoubleV, I am a self harmer. I have not in 6 years. I still have the scars to remind me though. And I still have the thoughts. I used to do it when I felt that I had upest someone or was not good enough. It used to make me think that if I looked at the scar later, it would remind me not to do whatever it was that made me cut myself again. __________________ But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. ~ Matthew 6:33 Sugarssweetpea

02-18-2007, 11:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
ayla zaire Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: pass the bon bons Posts: 2,363	welcome to sr.....i'm sorry....i don't have any advice for you....except to perhaps contact your doctor and seek help in that way......he can at least point you in the right direction..... i know that it is not uncommon.....and that it can be overcome......so don't give up hope....just seek all of the help and support you can find... it is late, you may not get many responses tonight....but if you can, post again tomorrow.....and i'm sure someone will come along with some experience and good advice.....there are so many caring people here......you have found a great place.... good luck and keep posting, ok? ayla

02-18-2007, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
northbelle Dopeless Hope Fiend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: anchorage Alaska Posts: 2,243	There is a self injury forum that is awesome..they have a chat baord too..just google WALKERS IN DARKNESS. They offer alot of people great help and you can really talk about the self injury there. I hope you go there and get support!! love north

02-19-2007, 08:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
DoubleV Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31	Thanks for the link I'll check it out. Doctor wow yeah. I've been to the ER a few times and have been threatened with a psych hold. So I'm scared to go in and actually be put on one.

02-20-2007, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Zencat* SR's Secular Greeter Cat. Blitz World War Champion! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ventura Co. California USA Posts: 2,483 Blog Entries: 7	Hi DoubleV There is an very active Self Harm recovery group at “HealthBoards.com Message Boards” I think you will find a good group of supportive people there as well as here. Zencat

02-23-2007, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
DoubleV Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31	I'm proud of myself. I went in for an intake appointment and spilled my guts to the guy. I usually lie my ass off, just tell them about one thing. Felt good, I'm scared as all hell though. I was expecting out patient or something. Not in patient, it was actually the SI that made them decide I needed that. Just waiting for tuesday to come when there's an opening. Last edited by DoubleV; 02-23-2007 at 02:32 PM. Reason: half this original posted was bleeped out

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