Self-Injury Support Group

I found out two weeks ago that my counselor is closing her practice and this has caused me to be a mess. My emotions are all over the place and I usually deal with them by burning. I did find myself one day with the lighter in hand and had actual started but stopped before it got to bad. This Tuesday is my last appointment with her and I know I'm going to be a mess and I know that the first thing I'm going to want to do to help me feel better is to burn, I've been fighting these feeling for two weeks now. Being Sexually Abused, I have serious trust issues and the thought of starting with someone new scares the crap out of me. Any advice on how to get through these next few weeks or month with out giving into the urge. I've tried to get rid of the lighters and just find myself buying more. HELP PLEASE.

Aw honey, thats awful. I can imagine the emotions you are feeling. I just recently left my therapist after 6 years and I know what strong bonds there are. In the weeks leading up to my departure she and I worked on what it would be like for me not to see her anymore. That helped. I was still an emotional wreck for about a day. But life goes on and I was able to sort through it. I still miss her and couldn't even imagine having to find another one.

As far as your burning, I know how hard this is, but try putting them away and not using the lighters. I know it is hard, but remember "she" probably wouldn't like you to harm yourself over this.

I hope you are able to work it out. Big Hugs and stay safe.

Thanks for the advice.

You are welcome.