How To Stop Self Harming?
Question by Hillel ben Avraham ?: How To Stop Self Harming?
This is a serious question – if you insult you will be blocked.
Well, I’m medically diagnosed with Bipolar II, having suffered with severe depression for 2 years now. I used to self harm but managed to stop as I hadn’t self harmed for long.
Lately though, I’ve started self harming again (every day for around 2 months now), I want to stop but I wish it was that simple to be able to just ‘stop’. It’s become somewhat of an addiction, my first port of call when I’m feeling low or when I feel like crying is my razor blade. I tried the exercise method to take my mind of things but I find it hard to have motivation to do anything anymore.
I’ve attempted suicide three times in the past (only two times doctors know about) and I feel like I’m heading on a one way collision course for suicide or attempted suicide again. As if I’m in a car heading towards a wall at full speed with no brakes.
Anyhow the question is – are there any methods or tips on how to stop self harming? I know this may sound rather stupid, but I need all the advice I can get as trying to talk to my psychiatrist often just makes things worse.
Thank you.
Lee – don’t give me the guilt trip reason. My mother did not give birth to me. I live with an adoptee family – thank you. I’m asking for tips, not counselling.
Thank you for your words of kindness however they mean a lot.
I’m on anti depressants, I take 20 MG fluoxetine twice daily.
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I would recommend that you don’t give up on seeking professional help. Maybe you just need to find a therapist that works better for you. To Write Love On Her Arms is also a great resource to find other people who are going through similar things as you. Their website is TWLOHA.com and their myspace is myspace.com/towriteloveonherarms
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