Have been doing this again for 3 weeks now, have been given valium from GP but l find no benefit. Dont talk to anyone about this, arm always bandaged from slices into skin. I hate this but l cannot seem to stop. I cut on the top, too chicken to cut underneath, l think there could be more the life than this?
2007-09-19 21:56:31 · 14 answers · asked by popprincess042000 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
For the people who read this question and are horrified and want to react judgementally. GET LOST!
Yes, cutting is umpleasant and rather scary but if you look at it logically people self harm in many other ways that are just a damaging. Drug taking, excessive drinking and risking death for fun. The only difference is that those things are more socially acceptable.
Don't judge this person you're just as likely to make things worse.
First of all, I don't think much of your GP if all they did was give you valium. You need to understand what makes you want to cut yourself so that you can learn to overcome those feelings. The best way you can do that is by talking to a professional like a counsellor etc (obviously not your slack GP). If the first person you talk to doesn't take you seriously then find someone else. Keep looking until you find the right person. Not only will the "right person" look at why you cut, they can also teach you lots of little tricks that can help you fight the impulse. Some examples of these are: wearing a rubber band loosely around your wrist and snaping it against your skin, punching a pillow or beanbag, having a really cold shower, using fake blood or red food dye on your skin and rubbing ice cubes on your skin. These things may not work for you but the "right person" should be suggesting that you try them. Please, start looking for the right person to talk to straight away. By the way, I'm glad you're "too chicken" to cut underneath, perhaps that is a sign that you're already fighting the impulse.
2007-09-19 22:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by Fi B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, she's going to need to have a long talk with your mom. No matter how "ugly" you think you are, your own mother shouldn't say your ugly. That's just f*cked up. Next, I think you should tell your therapist. Maybe she can help you by talking to your peers and classmates and things like that. Don't worry- I go through this same thing but on a smaller scale. People call me a fat Ginger and I hate it so much. I didn't ask for red hair. I think you took a good step by being homeschooled; now you can stop being bullied so much. Everything that these kids bully you with is actually illegal, as long as your not exaggerating which you don't sound like you are. I'm sorry, no one should have to go through this.
2016-05-19 00:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people that have this problem do it to calm themselves down when they feel in a hopeless situation, or out of control. It's an addiction, like to food, or alcohol, etc. Others pull out their hair or bite their nails. There are actually a lot of people that do this, but hide it. You need to see someone to talk about it and get psychological/emotional therapy. Valium is NOT the answer. Find a doctor/counselor/therapist you can trust. They can help find out the root cause, then offer alternative ways to deal with it.
2007-09-19 22:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by Linni 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Medication alone is simply not going to do much in this case. Medication with regular therapy/psychiatric evaluation, talking it through with medical professionals, so that the root of the problem can be found and handled correctly is the way to go about treating this. There is more to life than it, and it is a compulsion usually to deal with some trauma you experienced in life. These things need to get worked through so you can get on track to a healthier and happier lifestyle. You seem to want to want to get better, and that's a good thing. So take the necessary steps to get there. This can lead to much more troubling things and should be assessed and treated as soon as possible.
2007-09-19 22:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by njvoigt 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did this, its a terribel thing. I was 14 and I did it untiI I was 17. They gave me Paxil CR for bipolar disorder, it helped. I usually cut on the inside of my thighs, so no one could see. It was a release of the pain, I always imagined that the blood was my anxiety spilling out....Valium isnt going to help, you need an antidepresent, please go and see a doctor over this. You to get help, after about three years of this, I finally tried to slit my wrists, thankfully, I did it wrong. Who knew there was a wrong way. I also found out benedryl wont kill you, a box of it just makes you sleep for 3 days. Please get help, if you want you can even email me and talk about it. It can help to talk to soemone, not face to face, you will never actually meet.
2007-09-19 22:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by EXPECTING 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have had a bad childhood. people take it as a joke when they heard that it became a bad habbit for me. i really couldn't stop myself. i knew if i didn't stop it would get worse so i isolated my self even more. then i would do anything to get my mind off of things. i'd sleep, run, play guitar. i really tried everything. i wore wrisbands to cover up the cuts. a person that was very close to me walked in while i was in the shower & seen. she helped me & talked me though. i eventually quit because i pushed my mind to it & i had the support of my best friend. when i had the urge to cut i wore a rubber band arround my wrist & pulled on it till i didn't want to anymore.
maybe you should try getting your mind off of it. confide in the person you trust most..... hadly any1 knows i did it. i know what it's like so i try to help out when i can. if you try i know you can stop but it takes a lot of determination. best of wishes.......
2007-09-20 09:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by lost.without.you 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is more to life, some people have yet to find what makes them truly happy. i hope you find what makes you happy and i'm glad you want to stop. hurting yourself won't answer any questions and it won't get you anywhere. the will to stop is a start and it will be a long fight that may never stop, but everyday you confront your and defeat your compulsion to cut will give the courage you need to continue fighting. some fights are all in your head and i hope you win. :)
2007-09-19 22:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by alicia 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No Amy Winehouse put the blade down.
Seriously, why do want yourself to bleed like that? Most people try to stop themselves from bleeding. What about when you get older and have kids? When they say "Mommy, why do you have scars on your arms?" What will you say? You need to get some help. There are people out there with worse problems than yours. There are people out there living on the street and children without parents.
2007-09-19 22:06:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
i know a friend who does this,merely to punish herself,the urge to do this is too much for her sometimes and she gives in,she's on medication wich does'nt stop the urge,the hardest thing is when you're alone,try to surround yourself with family and friends,there are some yahoo groups you can join where other's experience this too so it would be good for you to have some support from others in the same situation.i have provided a link,browse the description and if you want to join,click on join this group.best of luck
2007-09-20 01:00:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You may well have become addicted to the biochemicals your body releases in response to physical injury. See self harm, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 16, and ask your doctor for a referral.
2007-09-19 23:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋