Apparently, I unconsciously learned physical ailments would get me the feeling of caring and safety that I so desperately needed as a child. I did not consciously set out to break my arms 4 times before adulthood but I did. I did, however, learn to consciously harm myself at an early age with bruises and cuts. I was called "accident prone". The truth was I needed someone to care for me and not ignore me!

Does any of this ring a bell for you?