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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want to see red

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im not like most cutters, im over 30. ive been doing this for so long that i dont remember ever not doing it. right now im in the middle of a divorce where i was left for an older woman. stuck back living with my parents and just having everything look like there is no way out. i keep finding all this help for teens, but not someone who is well, me. older. when i cant breath this is the only thing that helps. i dont go to therapy, or even have a doctor. ive hidden this from many people for over 20 years. i just want to be done with it all. anyone out there have any suggestions? thanks for letting me post.
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Theres a great community with people of all ages. in fact, theres a section just for older people struggling with SI. I'll send a message to you with the link.
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there are many people taht are your age and older that are dealing with this. You are not alone, the fact is that they dont know about sites like these... kids are all over the internet these days... they can find anything. I am telling you though you are not alone in this... it may feel that way though. I honestly would suggest that you try therapy... it is very helpful.
If you ever need to talk.. eventhough I am not you age, I would love to talk to you, or you can talk to me and Ill just listen. What I am trying to say here is that I am here for you...

Smile...
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Hi, You are not alone, I'm 46, and have been injuring myself since high school. I also kept it hidden from everyone, or at least I think I did. I finally told my therapist about 2 years ago.
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there are a of people on this board who are no longer in there teens or twenties, in fact some of them are my closest friends here! I'm sorry about the divorce :( Are there any free couseling services in your area? There is a list of great coping skills here
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First off there are many people in here your age and older. If you want to see red try using fake blood, a red sharpie, or a mix of red food coloring and water.
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hello my friend,

I am 37 and have been self harming for 23 years.

I find talking here and journally a good place to start. I have finally told my doctor (this past Wednesday). I am trying to get into therapy for this & a couple other issues I have.

*hugs*
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I was talking about you 13! :) see, you're not alone!
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its just a steriotype
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