*Hugs* I have suffered with Since Injury since I was 11 years old. It is something that I wish I never started, because even years later, I still struggle with the urges to cut and harm myself. Please resist the urge as much as you can. If you need to talk to someone, feel free to message me. I am here for you. You are not alone.

I have never self harmed
and i hope you stop i don't think i understand it i tickle my arms with my nails but i never brake the skin you have to be kind to yourself
life is ruff

i hope it doesn't become a habit hugs Tx

I know I should be happy and all. Since Im getting married in 33 days. So far I resisted the urge to hurt myself agian. I feel so at a loss sometimes. Ugh...

@JustWard, Just know, no one is expecting you to be happy. if you are not feeling it, than you are not feeling it. There is nothing wrong with that at all. Just know I know how it feels, to have things going good for you, and still feeling lower than life itself. You are not expected to be happy-go-lucky. Just know, we are here for you. *hugs*

thanks

in the short term have you tried ice or an elastic band?

I, too, used to cut. I have been cutting off and on for 14 years. Remember the cutting doesn't help with the pain, it only temporarily relieves it. Hang in there sweetie, this too shall pass, In the meantime, I suggest you talk to your pdoc about it. There maybe something medication wise you can try. (((HUGS)))

I anti-bacteral cream on the cuts. I wear bandaids too. Im just so emotionally exhausted. They upped my paxil to 40mg.

I am a cutter - for the last 39 years of my life. My longest no cut was 12 years. I know its not the best solution but in my case at least it is a solution that works

It has been several months since I have cut. I don't know what made me stop but I'm glad I did. Maybe it is the stress of getting married even though you are probably very happy about it the wedding alone can be stressful.

I self harmed for about 4 years (most of high school) and now have been a good year free of it.

Dont go down that road, I can tell you without question it will become a much bigger problem and it is a bitch to quit just like drugs. There is a lot to lose from self harm more than anyone really realizes at the start. So put it down now while you can do it with relative ease. You dont want an addiction on top of bipolar.

That being said though, I really feel for you that you are hurting to the extent to resort to that. We're always here to talk if you need it.

Have you started cutting before or after up of your medication?

Thanks everyone. I was aggrivated by customers today, I tried not to pull at my skin. I made a lil cut. After reading everyones post it has helped and got me thinking.

I posted a photo of my arm for all to see.

I still been feeling overwhelmed and today I hit my boiling point. I pop another hole agian in my arm...ugh