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.
Hey all, I am 46 and I have been cutting and burning (with a razor blade and a cig. lighter.) since the age of 13. I think I am the oldest on in this discussion room that still does these things. I just can't stop, it is my release from frustration and let's me know I am still alive. The blood is still red, so I must be. It makes hubby very angry and it hurts him too, cuz he does not know what to do to help me. I don't fucking want help. I call them my battle wounds. The battle my brain goes through with this damn bipolar. I was just wondering why some of you cut? peace and hugs Judy
deleted_user
Hi im 19 and I have selfharmed since I was 12, I started self harming because of bullying at school, if I hurt myself no-one else could hurt me as much, but I dont know why I cut now I just cut when I get mad upset lonely or any other bad feelings
winny
yes i nearly 40 and also started at 13.it was prob 2 cope with abuse but i dont no why i still cut now and would love 2 not do it as i feel ashamed of it- i feel more ashamed the older i get becos most people stereotype it as a 'teenage girl' problem and could not understand why a grown woman and mother would do such things 2 herself. do any other older self harmers feel like this
deleted_user
well im only 16 i cut for four years now im also bipolar so i understand the whole battle with your brain i cut because its a way for me to release feelings an being bipolar an having ten millons thoughts go through your head the only thing i can think of to calm me down is to cut
deleted_user
well i am 45 and only just started cutting about 12mths ago. i have no idea why i just do it, then after i sob my heart out
deleted_user
im 16 i been cutting for almost 4 years. i do it cuz it makes me feel like i have control over something. plus its just a way for me 2 deal with everything that goes on in my life.
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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...
