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Toughassteele
Toughassteele

I cut my self this weekend. I got so up set and my anxiety was high and I was crying and screaming. Home by my self and  so I went to the kitchen and grabbed the sharpest knife. I cut my self twice and sat there on the floor crying because I failed  I gave in I havent done that since the beginning of the year. I see my therapist today but I just met her and don't know if I should say something. You all are the first one a I told. I need help controling my feelings. Don't know what I should do?

arfie
arfie
I subscribe to the adage that we are only as sick as our secrets. I'm glad you felt safe to be honest here, Toughass. Listening. . .

If you are taking votes on whether or not to tell your therapist, I vote, "Yes." Repeat above adage with the addendum that the therapist can't be as effective if she is forced to work with incomplete information.

Steadying support while you work it out. Setbacks happen. Be gentle with yourself during the recovery. Ply lots of extra self-care.
Toughassteele
Toughassteele
Them you for commenting back. I am trying not to let it bug me. I just don't want to be judged which I don't know if she would. Just one of my worries.
NYerinWI
NYerinWI
Hang in there, you are stronger than you think.
arfie
arfie
My worry bugs don't ask my permission before they bite me and they certainly don't listen to reason when I try to talk them out of biting. The harder I work to ignore the bites, the meaner the itch and the more compulsive the scratching.

Passing the calamine lotion and cotton swab, along with more healing hopes.
Toughassteele
Toughassteele
I told my counselor I cut this weekend and was shock at her support. Thank you all for being in my life
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
((((Toughassteele)))))
Proud of you for telling the counselor the truth
& I’m glad she gave you the support
You sound like you’re doing the best you can & I believe it will pay off
Sending support & gentle hug <3
Toughassteele
Toughassteele
Thank you thT means alot. She said she wanted to get to. Point where I can put something else in the place of cutting. So doing my best
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