[Floweravalanche]

I don't know why, but when I get upset or have my "adult" temper tantrums, I tend to hit myself violently, be it my head, arms, etc, I sometimes scratch too. I dont understand why I do it, and I hate that I do. I also do it when I get upset when I'm confused, forgetting something etc. Does anyone else do this, any advice? Etc? Thank you!

[dillpickle1983]

I do too, I sometimes cause bruising and I once have given myself a blackeye. I don't know what the deal is. But my PDoc is looking into other diagnosis. I apparently exhibited this behavior last month when I was on psych hold. I completely lost it, and don't remember much, but I had to be restrained for a while... They said I was punching myself and violently stomping my feet.

[Miss Laura]

I do this too.... I really hurt myself by slapping or hitting myself. Its kinda like self destructive behaviour in a sense. I don't know why I do it either but it is embarrassing

[Amoslass]

I do this too, and because i bruise easily anyhow and have balance issues, I blame in on that. It's when I am really frustrated and stressed. It feels like you're waging a war against yourself.

[thine_self_untrue]

I do it too. Didn't realize how common it was, which both makes me feel better and makes me feel sad. I do it when I get really pissed off at myself and generally overwhelmed by what I'm feeling.
I hope you find a healthier way to express your emotions, floweravalanche. I hope we all do.

[Rohag]

Me too (not a frequent event, but a scary one)

[nannypat]

Embarrassed to say,but have beaten myself with a belt or what ever. ( almost mimicking my fathers behavior. Don't really know why,but brings down stress

[Confusedinomicon]

I do it too. I try not to though. Went over a month before I did it again. :\ ((Hugs))

[nannypat]

I finally, through all the tears and embarrassment, told my T today about my behavior. I wanted to leave as soon as I said it. I couldn't look at him. But knowing I was not the only one helped me do it. Thank you all for sharing. Btw, my T was so gentle, understanding, and accepting, it made me cry even more.He is more than I deserve. Thank you all.

[thetheft]

When i stopped cutting, And i would get really mad, i would dig into my forehead with my nails, and it was always around my boyfriend. I cant do that anymore. But its terrible..