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I self harm when I've had such a bad day I can't handle the resulting emotions. The physical pain distracts and centres me. I know it's unhealthy but haven't the energy to start a new one even if I knew what to do!
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Members opened up about self-harm, sharing deeply personal reasons including emotional overwhelm, self-hatred, and the need to feel present... Read more
i used to burn myself with cigarettes now i hold frozen oranges and color
I stopped because i care too much about what people think of me plus i love my body (shallow, i know) but its the only thing i have going for me. I don't see how beautiful i am and don't believe it when people say i am. To answer your question, i did it because i couldn't put in words what i was feeling. And emotional pain is much worse than physical pain. I can't handle the things i feel. Cutting is letting them out in a way.
I work in care I 've supported people who have self harmed. Struggled to understand till I recently did myself. Gets me "back I the room" Like you know it's not a long term answer and try hard not too. Take care
I used to cut in my teens then started again in my late thirtys.my daughter scarred up her arms right good when i left her dad:(
Thank you for sharing your alternative I'll give ice a go next time. Had a very bad self harm few weeks ago so definitely need to try the ice.
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