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Im sure this has probably been a thread before but I was just wondering this... How old were you when you first knew you were different from others and that you were depressed.
Was it situational or did you have it all or most the time? Did something set it off that made you realize that you were depressed?
I know I was eight when I first started cutting. I am way old now and still think about it sometimes. I havent cut since Christmas and am very proud of that fact. I think I started cutting when my parents told us they were getting a divorce. I would just take the tab off of soda cans and dig with it. It got worse through out the years and then I even started burning holes with cigs. I am so glad that I can fight the urge to resist it now..
Anyway, my posts usually dont go to far but I would be honored if you could please share with me part of your life without going into to much detail that it triggers..
Have a safe and wonderful weekend.. Peace... Y'Vonne
Was it situational or did you have it all or most the time? Did something set it off that made you realize that you were depressed?
I know I was eight when I first started cutting. I am way old now and still think about it sometimes. I havent cut since Christmas and am very proud of that fact. I think I started cutting when my parents told us they were getting a divorce. I would just take the tab off of soda cans and dig with it. It got worse through out the years and then I even started burning holes with cigs. I am so glad that I can fight the urge to resist it now..
Anyway, my posts usually dont go to far but I would be honored if you could please share with me part of your life without going into to much detail that it triggers..
Have a safe and wonderful weekend.. Peace... Y'Vonne
I do know that stuff is being done in schools to improve awareness, especially self harm related.
The sooner that can be spotted and the person given help the better. Before it's too late to reverse habits.