I'm currently in an addictions outpatient treatment program which is really good. I've mentioned cutting a couple of times as being linked to / an alternative to my desire to drink and the staff have generally been pretty cool about it, although I do self censor a lot.

But I had a conversation with the head Dr. this week and mentioned that I had cut within the last 6 weeks and she said I'd have to contract against doing it again. I didn't say anything in response - too chicken, but I have pretty strong feelings against self harm contracts. I think they don't work, are needlessly punitive, and merely increase the self-harmer's sense of shame. Not sure what I'll do if they show up with something for me to sign.

Anyone else have any experience with / thoughts on no self harm contracts.

--splitimage