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worldofblah4
worldofblah4
I have been cutting since I was 13 so ten years. Haven't the past two years but now its allllll i can think about. Have so many rubber bands on my wrist its ridiculous. My dad died two weeks ago and I am schizoaffective. I am also moderately psychotic. I need to wait a week to see my doctor but what can I do til then?
THanks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am sorry for your loss and the horrible feelings you are having. I think you are starting off right by commenting here, it always helps me.

I know I can get in a loop and obsess so if there is anything you can do to get your mind out of the loop. I know there is a cutting or self mutilation group on DS as well

This may sound odd but I find going to alanon helps me. It is a free support group and as confirmed on this site, there are many depressed and others that go.

I pray for a moment of peace for you.
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I am sending you a great big hug of support. I am sorry you are experiencing so much grief and hurt right now. It doesnt surprise me then to see that you want to revert to what has brought you comfort and relief in the past, while going through this very difficult time. keep reaching out, reaching out, reaching out, EVEN IF your mind tells you to isolate and partake in those behaviors. You are worth trying to take care of yourself the best way possible and talking to others about your feelings and being around others will help. And let yourself feel sad, you have lost something precious, and it is ok to grieve that. My thoughts are with you.
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