
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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Every time my husband and I fight I want to cut. I hate fighting with him. It excalates so fast. My cutting does not improve it either. I just don't know another way. At this time I would like some words of encouragement or cheering up. Thanks in advance.
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You can find other ways of dealing with your arguements. Getting a girl friend to vent to is a good way, or joining a poetry group can be very therapeutic! Always be sure to say something nice about your spouse to counterbalance the negativity. You're probably just turning inward rather than outward.
Men like to feel useful, because they aren't as emotional creatures like us,so when there is a heated arguement they feel like there's nothing they can do so they quickly get overwelmed and get either loud or silent. They don't always understand the emotional side of things, they like things to be a bit more logical so they can fix it. Guys can be complete clueless sometimes (well, so can us girls, to be fair!) You REALLY have to spell out your needs, sometimes literally even on a post it if you have to!
Sweetie you are in control, YOU are holding the blade. You have capacity for great wit and deep feelings. You just gotta take those strengths and turn that blade around! Put it away and put your thinking cap on and come up with an awesome plan to use love instead of fear to your advantage. YOU will feel sooo much better!
If you have the strength to do one of the hardest things in the world and hurt yourself, you can do the easier thing and love yourself. Even when it seems your mister isn't there for you! Respect your heart!