So I've been struggling with self harm for several years now and I had been able to ward off the urges, but lately it's become too much. I think about it nearly all the time and I've been harming quite frequently. Even more than once in a day...I don't recall that ever happening before (could have, but it's been a loooong time if it has).

The problem is that I'm alone more than I've ever been before. I live by myself and there's really no one to be accountable to. Even though I really shouldn't need that, having people around can make it easier to talk myself out of doing things.

I had just changed medications recently and that's when the problems really started. I don't know if the two things are related, but they could be. The medication was supposed to help even out my moods, but I still get incredibly low lows. Is it possible that it's the medication?

[volatile]

Yes it's the medication. Any change in meds can do stuff like that. Be careful.

[Sannah]

Can you discuss this with your T or pdoc?

I will discuss with it with my psychiatrist when I see her next. Until then though, I'm still a little worried.

[Sannah]

Can you call the pdoc and ask?

[mazing]

Medication changes are always difficult and can cause some of these concerns, especially soon after changing while your body adjusts to the new medication.

I agree with Sannah here - if you are experiencing low moods that are causing these urges to resurface I would suggest giving your pdoc a call and letting them know. They may be able to modify your medications or suggest things that you can do until your next appointment to manage the change.

In the mean time, can you try to focus on the things that have helped in the past? Think of the reasons that you wanted to stop and what you did to get there. It is possible to get there again.

Good luck