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.
So this past friday, I cut a little too deep. I completely lost my mind. I couldn't stop kicking and screaming even when my roommate tried to restrain me. I broke away and locked myself in my room. By the time my roommate broke the door down I had already done it and she quickly grabbed my arm to stop the bleeding. It was all over her, her clothes, the floor the bed. I was taken by ambulance and now I have 9 stitches on my wrist and I am doing better medically but I am mentally worn and going to need a lot of help. I'm thinking about cutting again and I want to. It is taking everything I have to resist.
ArtistMWS
I'm sorry you had such a rough wkend but don't give into the urges; try to take your mind off it by hitting a pillow, listening to music, reading a book, watching a movie, exercising; whatever positive substitute you can use; you may not be as lucky next time.
brittanycubs
Thank you. I am fighting as hard as I can but cutting and suicide keep calling my name. I remember feeling ready to die and wanting nothing more than to die in peace. Just a few too many sleeping pills and I would slowly drift away but I am going to my therapy sessionsto try and get rid of those thoughts
ArtistMWS
I'm glad you're going to continue with your therapy Brittany; does the dr have you on any kind of medication?
brittanycubs
Mirtazapine 45mg which I started Saturday. I was on Zoloft all of last week leading up to friday's events
ArtistMWS
I hope the new med Mirtazapine works once it gets into your system.
brittanycubs
Thank you for your support
ArtistMWS
hey no problem at all; I am always glad to lend support when someone wants to stop hurting themselves :)
cmasse
I am sorry you had a rough weekend. I know how cutting deep can be. I cut a little too deep myself on my leg, right below my knee. I regret that I did it. It looks so bad and I did it months ago and it is still red. I never went to the ER the evening I cut myself. It bled so much that I thought I would bleed out overnight. I was scared. It stopped the next evening. So I bled for about 10-12 hours. Please don't cut again. Try to do other things like exercise, read a book, watch tv, or listen to music. I have done all of these and it did keep my mind off of cutting. If you need any help, just ask me, I am here if you need me.
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