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Feb 27, 2011, 06:54 PM
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(need to vent)
ive run out of space to SI on my arms..this is a first  times are tough.. the only motivation i had to get out of bed today was to SI. feel so tired. constantly on my mind |
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Feb 27, 2011, 07:37 PM
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((((((((((((((carrie))))))))))))))))) i am so sorry you are going through such dark times. I have been there myself. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone, and I am hearing you. Sometimes it is good to focus on your five sense and get yourself into pleasurable sensations, such as smelling a nice fragrance, or looking at pretty pictures, or taking a nice warm shower/bath (if your SI doesn't sting too much from it), or listening to music or sounds you like, or even (as long as you dont have problems with comfort eating), eating a tasty snack, like a piece of candy or chocolate if you like. Those are some things to ground me back into reality and not focus on the bad SI thoughts as much. Not like it will cure you, but maybe it will help ease the suffering just a little if you try. I'm really not sure how much coping skills you have already tried or if any of this would help you. But I've got nothing to lose to share this. Take care, Carrie, and I hope you find some more pleasure and good things that motivate you to get out of bed.
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Feb 27, 2011, 08:03 PM
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 sometimes just knowing im not alone lifts my spirits a little. trying to distract myself/enjoy movies during these times helps keep my mind occupied.it doesnt bring me back to reality but it does help me forget those thoughts going to see my T tomorrow so im looking forward to that in a way. hope you're well today 
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Feb 27, 2011, 08:26 PM
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Hello, Carrie.
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#5
Feb 28, 2011, 04:10 PM
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How did your appt. go Carrie?
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Mar 02, 2011, 03:22 AM
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Mar 02, 2011, 09:13 AM
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Do you have a therapist too?
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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Mar 02, 2011, 09:21 AM
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Yes I do. I talked to her about the side effects as well but she said there wasn't much she could do
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Mar 02, 2011, 09:24 AM
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Are you talking to your therapist about your SI?
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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#10
Mar 02, 2011, 10:06 AM
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We touched on it a bit but not really no,finding it really hard to talk about that :/
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#11
Mar 02, 2011, 10:52 AM
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Talking about it eventually with her is what is really going to help. Good luck! and keep me posted?
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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Mar 02, 2011, 03:32 PM
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Really hard for me to talk about it though,it's a very personal matter to me. In ways I guess I don't want to give it up even though I know it's crazy saying that
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#13
Mar 03, 2011, 01:51 PM
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I can understand how you wouldn't want to give it up, it is a way of coping for you. But if you talk about all of these things in therapy, you can learn how to deal with your feelings and then you won't need to cope anymore and you won't need to SI.
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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#14
Mar 05, 2011, 04:19 PM
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ive talked about them before in therapy with different people but i feel like ive heard it all before. i know its a way of coping and release,a sort of comfort. ive tried drawing,painting,writing,walking,rubberbands,hair bobbins and loads more but i honestly cant replace this with anything else.its not just the pain,its everything about it.i wont get into details because this is triggering me and probably any others who are reading this..
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#15
Mar 07, 2011, 10:34 AM
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Have you learned how to really deal with your feelings though (I'm not talking about coping)? Your list here are ways to cope after NOT dealing with your feelings and what is really going on.
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