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Self injury

nal
nal
Well I finally did it. well actually twice, but yesterday was worse. i sliced about and inch and a half cut on my arm with a razor blade. thought it might make me feel better, but i know this sounds stupid, but i don't know if it did. i don't know if i should tell my therapist friday at my appointment or not. i don't want her to think i'm a freak. Any insight into this?
NAL
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deleted_user
My therapist didn't even change his expression when I told him, so don't worry. It's more common than you may think.

My question is did you do it out of impulse? An impulse like you would have if you were attacked, and fought back out of instinct? If you did it, however, because you have heard others did it, then it may not have helped you. Either way, it's the wrong way to cope with mental anguish, but the effects differ depending on the reason behind the action.

I finally stopped SI after I almost bled to death once.
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I am a therapist and no therapist should look at you funny or think you are a freak because of this. They may express concern, but it is very common in the mental health/substance abuse field. Good luck, and yes be honest with your therapist. We can't help you help yourself without all the information!!
nal
nal
thanks for the adivce. I do believe i should tell her. Would suboxone be an option for me because i have just started having prescription problems and maybe i don't need such an drastic approach. Any ideas on this.
Thanks for the advice,
NAL
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deleted_user
it's not worth it to keep doing it
you don't want to live with the scars
and the secret

tell your therapist
they shouldn't think of you as a freak...because you aren't
you're just struggling
which is something everyone does

but please
take it from a (former) cutter
it' just not worth it
at the time it may take away some of the pain
but later on you'll regret it
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no you shouldnt be looked at like a freak.. i cut b4 .. you have deep underlying emotions that you need to connect with ..with a professional understanding therapist asap. as far as suboxone.. im confused. seems like two different issues at hand. what do you abuse and for how long and how much can help me advise you on whether its a good choice . message me or post back .. peace and love
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Besides, you are in no way a freak. Cutting is simply a coping mechanism. Everyone has coping mechanisms, while some people find that their normal ones no longer work, and eventually turn to cutting. It's harmful, yes, but does not make you a freak. It's quite logical in every way, and seen as strange only by those who are naive.