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Aug 25, 2006, 11:53 AM
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Hey everyone... I'm new to this site but i am learning alot. In the past i would get down and cut to make it better but didn't really understand why i did it. Now i know that when i inflict physical pain it briefly eases the emotional pain, of course the emotional pain comes back when the physical pain subsides but it helped. And even though i know now why i do it and that there is no good reason to do it, i still do it and still want to do it all the time. It's my drug. Even when i'm just a little down but not really needing to cut because of it, i still do it because now im just addicted to the feeling and the rush. I am not saying i enjoy it but i've done it so much because of all the bad things i've been through now it's more like a habit instead of a way to cope. Any words of advice???
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Aug 25, 2006, 04:44 PM
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just wanted to say welcome to the site,
You have allot of good insight into why you SI. I don't have any advice, but hope you find the site helpful. |
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Aug 26, 2006, 10:14 PM
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I am kinda going through the same thing right now, so I dont have any advice. I am also addicted to cutting myself. So you are not alone! I wish I could help.
PM me if you'd like to chit chat. -Megan-
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Aug 26, 2006, 10:24 PM
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((((((((((((((Ans3840))))))))))))))
Its hard to quit doing it even when you don't need it to cope because like you said its addicting, because that's what it is -- it becomes an addiction that gets away from you. No words of advice I'm afraid -- if you know what might be causing you to do it (in the beginning) thats a step in the right direction. If you don't have a therapist/counsellor, would you consider going to one? It can help. *hugs* And welcome to PC. Glad you found us. PM me anytime if you'd like.
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Aug 27, 2006, 12:12 AM
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Welcome. You're right - this is an addiction just like any drug or habit. I think the only way to stop is to understand it and then to replace it with healthy ways to cope. It probably takes therapy to do that if you are addicted to it. Not many people can quit on their own. SI is just a symptom. The real pain goes deeper.
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