Do I need help?

I started cutting again which I know isn't good. I sometimes have moods where I stay angry for a couple of hours. I get teary too. I'm sad. I did have a T before but he spoke about how to overcome my social anxiety rather than self injury. I wanted help on how to stop cutting. I shouldn't be given drugs although it did stop my mood swings. However, I can overcome SI with positive distractions such as walking or reading a book. I don't really need a therapist. I would want one if he helped me on how to stop hurting myself. I do feel better after talking about my problems. I probably need to talk to people on here more often. Does anyone have any suggestions? What do you think?

Honestly, I think a therapist that is comfortable dealing with clients who SI would be the most beneficial thing. Not all T's are comfortable dealing with it, and not all T's have the skills to help someone who SI's, but if you can find one with the knowledge and skills, it makes a huge difference.

Yes, I think you would be wise to seek help.

Good luck!

I think it would be a good idea for you to talk to a therapist. Good luck

I agree with what everyone else said. Also, if you get to choose the therapist, you could ask the possible therapists what their perspective is on medication. I had a few who said they thought I should take medication the first time I visited, and others who never mentioned it over almost a year. So different therapists ideas vary a lot.

i think going to a t is a good idea too. my t knows i s/i. but rarely talks about it. she seems to focus on the causes instead. i would like it if she did talk about it bit. just to understand it. but i think she might think that would encourage it more instead of help. i hope you can find a t to help you.

I think going to a t would help. I don't know how old you are... if you're still in your teens then I think you're wise to resist meds unless they're absolutely vital. However, I do know teens who've been succesfully treated with meds in adjunct with therapy, so don't absolutely reject any options your pdoc gives you, unless you feel he/she is not listening to you, in which case tread carefully.

Talk therapy really can help though, as can CBT, so it's worth asking for these options. I'm glad to see you being proactive about your health and asking questions. That's a really good sign.