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Originally Posted by Erti
Even people on the autism spectrum self harm... usually it's not cutting but head banging, biting one self, and hitting themselves.
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That's true, though I don't think it's unusual to cut either. Anyway, I occasionally hit myself in the head. It happens very rarely but it does happen and I've done it for a few years. Cutting feels worse to me though. Like a step in the wrong direction. Do you know what I mean?
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Originally Posted by Bill3
What about telling your friend? If okay to ask, what is your thinking on that?
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I wouldn't mind telling my friend but I'm not going to since he's got bipolar disorder and is going through a really tough time right now. I'm worried about him and I don't want to burden him. I might tell him eventually or I'll just keep it to myself. We'll see.
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Originally Posted by Bill3
I wonder if this thought of your connects with or arises from autism. As you know, people who have autism are thought to be very interested in rules, structure. Others could have this thought as well, not just those with autism--but even so I am just wondering if you see any particular connection or intensification of a connection there. Maybe you don't!  |
Maybe. It's difficult for me to say since I don't know how other people think (both in general and when it comes to adherence to rules). I like rules and structure. They make life bearable and I really dislike breaking them.