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.
Ok, so my dad had asked me to go downstairs to sort through some jackets and what not (which upsets me b/c I'm a hoarder lol. I have a hard time letting things go.) It wasn't that bad and I thought I'd do ok, until we came to two of my old (favorite) jackets. He asked me what to do with them, and suddenly I couldn't decide. I started freaking out, and I couldn't make a decision. I was panicing and trying to make myself make a decision (which didn't help.) Then, my dad was getting mad because I asked if I could decide later (which he responded "THIS is the decision time.")
I feel so stupid for freaking out. I feel like a freak because I couldn't get myself to make a decision. It's not the first time this has happened, and I really want/need to talk to my therapist but my appointment isn't for four more days. I can't relax and all I want to do is cut. Ugh.
I feel so stupid for freaking out. I feel like a freak because I couldn't get myself to make a decision. It's not the first time this has happened, and I really want/need to talk to my therapist but my appointment isn't for four more days. I can't relax and all I want to do is cut. Ugh.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I know that it is hard; I had a similar incident earlier, and I wanted to cut, but I'm staying strong, and you are strong. You don't need to cut. I wrote down all of my emotions, took an anxiety pill, and I'm a lot calmer now. Do you have a safety plan or a way to contact your therapist outside of sessions?
Try to find a distraction, anything else you can do instead of cutting. & is there anyone else you can call instead of your therapist if that's not possible? a friend maybe?
laly - I asked him about it once, and he said that I could call and leave him a message...but I've never done it before and I don't know how he'd respond. I got the impression that he'd bring up the message in my next session (assuming I'm not in danger, you know?) I had a safety plan, but I can't seem to focus enough to follow through with it.
smile - thanks, and no not really. the only other person i could call would be my youth minister, but idk...i can't get myself to do it. i feel like if i call someone they would want me to talk...and i don't really want to talk. if that makes sense.
xoxox
It seems like every time I'm really in need of my therapist, i don't have an appt for several days, and I end up stewing about things....frustrating! My therapist doesn't even have a contact number!