Self Harming Bipolars Online Support Group

Hello,

yes i am new to this group. I am chas.

I am bipolar, along with a mess of other things that are wrong with me. ADHD, depression, etc.

Lately i have be trying a new med. and my stress level is through the roof. im losing control of everything in my life. I was a cutter, and burner for years. and the more problems i start having the more i crave those feelings, just so I have something to control. i am so tired of being me and living this way i dont know how much more of it i can take.

hello welcolme.iv been slow gettin back here so sorry for late welcome.tryin new med..normally takes sometime for meds to start workin.to get past the trial error period for meds is hard but worth it when sucesfull.

Try not to give in to the urges. I know that is stupid to say, because I struggle with it too... but I used to wear a rubber band on my wrist and whenever I felt like cutting I would snap the band. Sounds stupid but it's surprisingly effective. I've also read that drawing the lines with a red pen/marker is helpful and painting your nails red. Just different things that allow you to release but without actually doing anything.

I'm new to this site, too, and I hope I can find help here.

u ever try rippin up 2 or 3 feather pillows?quit the affect.good sugestion moon..i like ur name.

Hello Moon. The rubber band method for when you feel the urge is effective. The newspaper rubber bands. Leaves a sting but no other damage.

Welcome to the group. This my first posting since I joined. I hope I can pass on some words of wisdom, encouragement, prayers and tons of blessings. I need to vent from time to time so any positive advice would be appreciated =)

Post edited by: wickedmindz68, at: 06/02/2011 07:33 PM

So . . . a month later! I hope you are doing well and have found some relief. Please keep posting here. We need your ideas, questions, and personal stories.