Is self harm a form of depression? Every time I feel sad I want to cut myself, I've cut my arms twice in the past 2 weeks, I don't know how to approach the doctor and tell them how I'm feeling, I'm scared of talking to the doctor. I feel so alone, I havent got any family in London, and not many friends. I'm ok sometimes but other times I get really depressed and lonely, I drink on my own a lot, when I feel sad, all I want to do is drink.
2006-12-16 03:08:23 · 30 answers · asked by me_me 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Stop drinking and see a doctor quickly.
2006-12-16 03:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by RayCATNG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No self harm is a symptom of depression.
I have been there done that .
It hurts and it is wrong but there is a strong compulsion at the time to do it and then you feel ashamed afterwards.
I moved out many years ago and started living alone in a new town. I had no friends and even now I have few real friends but I know many people and I feel fine, I do lots of exercise and try to get out as often as I can not necessarily for socialising just to avoid the confines of the house.
I have been to doctors and therapists in the past and it helped me a lot. The doctors will not judge you, this is not uncommon.
Drinking alone is not the answer my friend.
I do not know if you are working or not but if you are and can afford to join a gym do so. Exercise releases feel good endorphins within you so you will not feel so sad. You will also be getting out of the house by doing this and making social contact.
You can contact me when you are sad by clicking my pic and getting my email details if you wish.
Best wishes, Andrew
2006-12-16 13:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand how you feel but cutting yourself is not the answer. I also lived in London alone, so I know how hard it can be. If you are afraid to approach the doctor, seek self help numbers. Many of them are free and you can talk as much as you like. Drinking will not help either. It will make you think more about how you feel. What about your job? Or do you study? Is it hard to connect with people there? London is also a big place, so there are many groups you can join, or groups with different things to do, so you WILL be able to meet other folk. Or if it helps, we can stay in touch, just so you know there is someone to talk to and listen. No one should ever feel alone. It can be a really sad place, but don't give up yet... See what is out there. Go for it!! STOP cutting!! and drink to enjoy, not dwell...
Love sista
2006-12-16 11:18:12 · answer #3 · answered by claudine sophia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You realy cant do this on your own, I know it is hard, I have sugested this method before. You can write how you feel on your computer because there is no one there to make you feel embaraced, if you can pick up enough corrouge to print out a letter and send it to your G P and get the ball rolling that way. I know my grammer is'nt what it should be , because I am writing as I am feeling and thinking, so I wont correct it. I realy do hope this will help in some small way. I will think of you in the weeks to come with the hope that things are better PLEASE SEE A DOC.
2006-12-16 11:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by El Lobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cutting and depression go hand in hand. First see this webpage with advice for teenage girls and cutting with a link to a place that will send you a free kit on it.
Then see the page on natural heling of depression with advice from a psychiatrist on what your doctor may not tell you about depression. Some doctors are better than others and this one is a brilliant one helping you to heal yourself.
http://www.phifoundation.org/teen.html
2006-12-16 11:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self harming can result from being depressed for sure. PLease don't be afraid to talk to a doctor about it. They can help you. It's possible that you may need medication to help your mood, but I would also say that you need therapy to talk about this stuff. Being isolated and ashamed is what will keep you stuck in this dark place. Reach out for support and know that you are not alone. Many many people suffer from depression and drink and cut. It's very common, but not often talked about. Get yourself some good professional help and you will be amazed at how much better life can seem. The holidays can intensify these bad feelings, so reach out. Also, try calling crisis lines in the heat of the moment when you want to cut, they can help you talk about what you are feeling. Good luck and please, please reach out for help, you are worth it.
2006-12-16 11:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I self harm alot but im starting to realise that it is not helping so im trying to find other ways of dealing with it. Don't be scared about seeing your doctor, you never know it might help, but drinking is the worst thing to do when your depressed, it makes you feel even worse. Good luck with everything and dont give up xx
2006-12-17 11:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by sweet suicide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. A person does this because it is easier for them to deal with physical pain than emotional pain. Cutting releases endorphins that help them feel somewhat better and it releases them from feeling the emotional pain. the problem with this is that the pain is still there when the endorphins wear off and the cuts heal. talk to someone. A parent, a doctor, SOMEONE. You know you need help. That is why you have reached out to strangers on the internet. Now follow the advice you are getting and speak to someone who can proactively help you.
2006-12-16 11:16:24 · answer #8 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there,
i can understand what your going though, i am going though similar, i finding cutting myself a way out, but it can be so hard to tell someone, a fear of being judged, a fear of telling my mum, etc
and i can understand about the drink as well, i use to drink so much, but caused me to health have many health problems, and i am pretty lonely.
i think you should talk to the doctors ask him that you are doing this because of how you feel, could u offer me some kind of help?
but i understand it is hard, if you want to chat? i am here for ya i understand
email me on my yahoo account, on my profile
or send me an email on hotmail
picklebear@hotmail.co.uk xxx
2006-12-16 13:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by XxXxPinkPrincessxXxX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self harm is a sort of self abuse..........surprise, surpise. Please, don't be afraid to approach your doctor. Self harm is way more common than you might think and it is a way of non verbally expressing anxiety. Your doctor will be able to give you some medication to help and put you in touch with a counselling service so that you can talk through your issues in a confidential, non threatening way.
2006-12-18 16:03:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is.
please go to the doctor hun. don't feel alone...look at how many people are here to help you. don't drink it may make you feel better at the time but in the morning you feel crap and you've still got the same problems.
with the self-harm please go sort it out now. don't be scared...he/she wants to help you. im sure it'll be fine. tell someone now before it gets worse..becuase even though you've only cut twice if you don't get help you'll probably cut more. take it from someone who knows.
PLEASE SEE SOMEONE!
good luck hunny. xx
2006-12-16 14:19:49 · answer #11 · answered by xxx_devil_from_hell_xxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋