Self-Injury Support Group

Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.

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JessicaChase
JessicaChase
I just can not seem to get through any type of company. I think I just can not be around people period! My daughter is here. I love her. It's great to have around, but I get ready for bed at night all I think about is cutting. My deceiving brain is rationalizing that it will be ok and when she is gone next week that's what I will do. BUT I do not even want to wait till then. However, if I do cut she will see it and realize that I have not over come this reaction to stress.
So, now I have to practice what I have been sharing...sleep on it, change the atmospher and pray. I think I will add to this...realize that I am not perfect and I could f-up.
loz1982
loz1982
I think what you need to remember is that deep down you are a strong person and are able to get through it all, even if it is just for one extra night. Just take it one step at a time and one day at a time :)
I used to be like you and cutting was all i could think about. This time round i have been cutting for 2years and i now feel im finally coming through the other end of it. I'm sure that with positive thoughts and taking it one step at a time, you too can start to get through it all.
If you ever need anyone to talk to, im available :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
it is so hard ik..few yrs ago my son realized what i was doing and it wasnt falling or cat scratches..he was so angry at me and i felt beyond horrible..beyond.. we went to therapy together but he still looks low on me i can tell.. its so hard for them to understand of course.. i just wish adults in society could be more understanding and word would get out more about such things.. im rambling.im soryy i hope your feeling better.. many hugs my friend
JessicaChase
JessicaChase
Thanks! I agree with you that adults do not uderstand. It seems to be a little more acceptable to cut when you are a teenager, but an adult, to society is so frownd upon. We have the same issues. We may have just stuffed them for more years than the teens and never had any place to talk about the problem. i'm so glad that no matter what our age is the issue is the same issue and the support is for everyone!