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07/24/2011 05:25 PM
everlight
everlight
 
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ok, so i've been cutting myself for about 2 years now. nothing serious and i'm not suicidal. the one thing that really bugs me is that sometimes i'll just get the urge to cut for no reason. like today, i just really wanted to cut myself. i had a good day, i didnt fight with anyone or anything along those lines. its starting to scare me tho cuz i dont want to be cutting for no reason. help?
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07/25/2011 07:47 AM  Top
Peace4Rach
Peace4Rach
 
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Everlight, Welcome. I hear your pain and your struggle. Cutting is a diffult thing to understand. It sounds like you may have known previously why you cut but don't know why right the recently. It could be some underlyning things you have not dealt with before. It could be depression talking. I think the thing to do is to find a professional who can help you to look at the reasons why you cut. You will need someone who is familiar with "cutting" and self harming to help you. Maybe you can start a diary of your feelings each day to see if there is any pattern and just to get things out regularly. Welcome to the group and share anytime. Rachele
Having the courage to walk step by step each day.

May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind always be on your back.
May the sun lie warm upon your face.
And until we meet again,
May the Lord hold you
In the hollow of His hand.

Im loving memory of my mom, 2007: My hero, The Wind Beneath My Wings


Peace4Rach-Bereavement and Depression Group Leader
PS: I am one of you and hurt too. Not a medical doctor, so be sure to check with a professional for medical or expert advice.

07/25/2011 03:28 PM  Top
everlight
everlight
 
Posts: 15
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i have a therapist, but i get embarrassed telling her about it. she knows that i have but i keep telling her that i haven't recently even though i have, and now i've just dug myself into a hole cuz if i tell her she'll know that i've been hiding it...

Previous discussions I participated in:
motivation...or lack there of
not again
Will I?

07/25/2011 03:51 PM  Top
Peace4Rach
Peace4Rach
 
Posts: 8872
Group Leader

I think it's ok to tell her. Just tell her you were not being honest but now you want to. Truthfully you don't need to worry about what she will think. You are there to get help and she knows that. If you have a slip up, you are human and with any kind of addiction be it with alcohol, drugs, gambling, food or yours' it comes with the process of getting better and on a path to healing. Be honest with yourself and you will find your way through this.
Having the courage to walk step by step each day.

May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind always be on your back.
May the sun lie warm upon your face.
And until we meet again,
May the Lord hold you
In the hollow of His hand.

Im loving memory of my mom, 2007: My hero, The Wind Beneath My Wings


Peace4Rach-Bereavement and Depression Group Leader
PS: I am one of you and hurt too. Not a medical doctor, so be sure to check with a professional for medical or expert advice.

07/25/2011 06:08 PM  Top
everlight
everlight
 
Posts: 15
Member

yeah, i guess im just really nervous

Previous discussions I participated in:
motivation...or lack there of
not again
Will I?
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