Bipolar Disorder Support Group

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Feel like cutting

seesawgirl52
seesawgirl52
Im under so much stress. Just moved here and things have been going bad since we came. My daughter has a 600 doller fine to pay for traffic violtions the boys are both sick and now I found out that my mom has colon cancer.
SwordDancer
SwordDancer
Every time you feel like cutting, try holding ice instead.

I read this in a DBT exercise which is a very legitimate therapy.

I'm sorry you're going through so much but mutilation of your body can be detrimental to your survival.
seesawgirl52
seesawgirl52
Thanks, I am feeling better today. I didn't cut and I feel good about not cutting. Yeah I do need to work on my coping skills so I remember to use them.
HeatherCliff
HeatherCliff
Dear seesawgirl,

I am sorry that you are having a very difficult life!

You have bipolar disorder, plus all that happening
within your family.

GOD Bless you and your family!!!!!!

Love,
heathercliff
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm glad you're feeling better, and i commend you on beating the urge to cut. shows that you have a fierce inner strength. you rock!!!
seesawgirl52
seesawgirl52
Thanks you all, I'm glad we have support here,even in the dead of nite
mugwort
mugwort
I am glad you are feeling better and more capable of dealing with the stresses of your life. I'm glad we can be supportive at DS BP
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stress is a big thing for people with BP. And cutting or hurting yourself seems like a good way to find relief at the moment but try climbing a mountain or driving your car and stopping somewhere to let out a great big yell!!! It works too. You just need to let out the inner pain... Talk therapy also helped me.