i used to be a self harmer... but i havent for 4 months... which is good for me. i threw out my blades so i wouldnt be tempted anymore. i have counselling and am on antidpressants, but i recently went out to find more blades. and for some reason i cant seem to get rid of them again. i feel stupid. i dont know why i feel like this again.
please dont respond sarcastically... i only want people to respond who understand.
2006-12-12 18:11:06 · 7 answers · asked by eve is it 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Please pick up the courage to get rid of the blades and go for more counseling or therapy. Remember " I am worth more and I deserve more" I can do all thing with Christ. He will never give you more than you can bear. I will pass this on to my e-mail friends for a prayer circle..Where 2 or more are gathered.
AND for those of you that want to give a low rating for my answer......just remember...you don't have to answer to me.
2006-12-12 18:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations for being strong enough to throw out all your old blades!!!!! And for not harming yourself for 4 months!! It sounds like you are really strong!
Now you need to use your NEW STRENGTH and throw out those new blades. You don't need them anymore. You are too good!!
You have lapsed back to something that feels comfortable -- but you have new comfort -- so you don't need those blades anymore.
If you are tempted, put the blades in a box and wrap it up with tape and take to your counselor. then you can discuss it there.
I will be praying that you can put this temptation aside.
2006-12-13 02:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a self harmer. But...I don't cut anymore. See, I personally think you need to recognize self harm as an ADDICTIVE coping mechanism. Most people deal with the coping part so they get away from hurting themselves, but they forget about the addiction part.
Yes, learn other ways to cope with your pain. It sounds like you're doing that through therapy and meds. That's awesome.
Now deal with the addiction. This(the need) won't ever go away, but it doesn't have to control you. I can go for weeks without even thinking about it, but it always enters my mind when I'm dealing with a very deep and negative emotion.
You're not stupid. Please don't feel that way. You've just been through a lot of crap and you're doing the best you can. I think it's great you haven't done anything for four months, but don't worry about that length of time. Just take it day by day. Each day is wonderful. If you start pressuring yourself by thinking you're throwing away large chunks of time you're just going to feel like a failure and you're not. You're just human.
2006-12-13 02:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by Ria 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A close friend of mine is currently going through the same thing I caught her doing it I had no idea she was harming herself and she never talked about it I am so willing to support her and help her but she wont let me she pushes me away. I think you should talk to your closest friends or family and let them help and support you, dont keep it all inside. I think people do it to ease emotional pain or sometimes punish themselves I also think it feels good to some people and it is a self esteem issue. Whatever the reason you need to talk to people close to you and your doctor or counsellor and build a support group, find the source of the problem ask yourself what do you think about when you do it? and is this the reason why? good luck I wish you all the best
2006-12-13 02:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by cmayshe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These kind of problems usually happen when you had a bad childhood experience, you had felt alone, wanting to be independent, and you really hated yourself or the world, and you blamed everything to yourself to life. Antidepressants aren't a solution because, you have encountered many situations with the blades, and really I think you should seek medical treatment, and have a best friend to guide along the way and help you out. But I hope you dont kill your friends or someone who is trying to help you. Best wishes and good luck to you.
2006-12-13 02:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by Red Panda 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its time to get serious help again, like hospitalization. Does your doctor and counselor know? Always be honest with them.
2006-12-13 02:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by sidekick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/en/pain/microsite/culture4.html
2006-12-13 02:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋