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I was wondering if anyone who SI's could talk to me for a second; I have some questions about it. Thank you all!!
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I did for a while. Ask away.
Katie12345
Is considered SI if you hit yourself in the head, make your gums bleed in your mouth, and poke yourself with a fork and a knife?
deleted_user
yup yup and yup.
deleted_user
I understand it,am too squeamish to cut though
deleted_user
I used to punch my own head in as a kid :(
deleted_user
And so you wanna stay that way susy. tis not a pleasant addicition to have though thankfully my own experience was shortlived.
deleted_user
i cut n very occasionally burn - never do any of the other stuff bt it is considered self harm. u need 2 talk sweetie ?xx
Katie12345
I didn't think it was b/c I do not cut myself. Is this something serious that I should tell someone?
deleted_user
yeah - its still means ur creatin physical pain 2 focus on instead of emotional pain - so u do need 2 tell someone xxx
deleted_user
I think you need to ask yourself if you NEED to do it, like can't go without and how often you do it.
Katie12345
My therapist did not seem it was too big of a deal, but I am afraid to tell my psychologist or psychiatrist or my parents b/c they might send me to the hospital.
deleted_user
im a cutter, any form of pain to yourself is self harming you are best to tell somone to try and help you from hurting yoursef
deleted_user
no it's not that straightforward hun, they're not just gonna treat you like a broken toy and stick you away somewhere. They'd probably try to get to the bottom of why you do it and probably try and wean you off it. Never be afraid to tell people like that they're not always out to lock you up and that therapist sounds like an arse. Get rid.
deleted_user
i dont think they will send you to a hospital incase you need stiches
Katie12345
I think the therapist is right though. Also, I just came out of the hospital so I am already on the line. I will just keep it to myself.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
