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Originally Posted by oudeis
Even if the two are not directly linked, it would make sense to have the urge to self-injure with a background of bipolar 1. You're in emotional distress, and typically people will self-injure because the physical pain helps take away some of the emotional (not for everyone, just from what little I know and have experienced with SI).
I would suggest talking to someone about it, a therapist if you see one and are comfortable talking to them about it. Or if not, you can talk to me, I don't mind at all. But please don't hurt yourself <3
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Thank you for your reply. I told my therapist that cutting had been on my mind. We didn't talk much about it though. That was when I first began thinking about it.
Now, whenever I think about doing it, I get a little shot of adrenaline and a little "voice" that says: This will make you feel better. It's something different.
My next appt. with my tdoc I'll raise the issue again. My meds are going to be tweaked in the next few weeks, so hopefully that will help.
Thanks again!