I understand the logic behind Ts (and others) not making a big deal out of SI because they don't want to encourage the behavior by giving it attention (even though most don't do it for attention, as was previously stated.) I think this approach can backfire sometimes, though. I know personally I just want to feel that I am worth T caring that I do this, caring that I hurt my body to quiet my mind. I know T does care, but if that was expressed, I think it would do so much to help me. As in, "It hurts me that you are hurting this badly. Know that I care even during the times when you don't."
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