Kelly,

We have sooooo much in common. I showed my pdoc today about the cuts on my thighs and my arms - he was shocked. Had no clue that it was that bad. I sliced my arm up very badly today.

I'm glad that your T knows......it will help in the long run. Mine has never suggested inpatient hospitalization, just had me detained once before.

I also don't go too far, but like doing it. It is all the time now as well. Scary, isn't it? Have you lost control over it? I have and that scares me even more.

Go easy with revealing the suicidal thoughts.......you may not leave a session or get picked up later like I was. Maybe you can work on the cutting issues now with your T - what triggers them, etc.

Mine gave me a homework assignment: every time I cut, I have to write down what happened before I did it and what I was feeling. Maybe you can try it as well. Might show a pattern of what triggers you.

Take care.......we can say extra prayers for each other, ok?

Mary Alice