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I think it's harmful but who I am to talk because it's something I've been doing for years. When I was 16 or 17 and unaware that I was mentally I would fly into these manic states and smash my head into a wall or street in order to try and knock myself unconscious. I still do the head bashing/punching my head more often than cutting because I can do it more easily around people. I can get a few good slams in before someone stops me but..i DEFINITELY believe this is not a safe way to self harm. No self harm is safe. It's just something we struggle with.
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Allie
Diagnosed: Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Obsessive Compulsive Disoder. Previous: Borderline Personality Disorder.
I no longer qualify for a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, but there will always be my borderline traits that I struggle with especially during times of great stress.
I've been working passionately as a therapist since December 2016  |