TRIGGERING




Don't do it. It's not worth it. That much I can tell you because I've done it. I was in high school, and I was not doing well. I went from straight A's to all failing grades because of my depression and anxiety. I had this fascination with breaking my hand/wrist/arm. It haunted me in the form of intrusive thoughts for weeks.

I stayed out of school for two weeks. Finally my dad said enough is enough, he was scared I would get a truancy notice. So I got ready for school. And as I was waiting at the car, I decided to avoid the stress and pain of school that breaking my wrist was now a good idea. I slammed the car door as hard as I could and I broke my wrists in three place. Not fractured. Actually /broke/ bone.

I had marrow leaking into other joints. I had to go through physical therapy. I had to spend 5 days a week in therapy. And to this day, my wrist is screwed up. It may have even triggered my Adult Onset Still's Disease (a type of RA).

If you feel like you're going to do this, go to an ER. Get help. It really, really isn't worth it. I did that when I was 17. I am 23 now, and I still regret it to no end.