thoughts...

so i can't help but notice that the majority of posts here refer to cutting... i don't cut, but i do self injure... i usually bite my arms but have recently changed to hitting myself in the head with the butt of my hands... wondering if i need to find an institution lately.. not getting better, just worse... having some life changes and big problems adjusting... trying to set boundaries only to have them stomped over!!! arg!! i have a councellor, but can only speak over the phone as i moved across the country.. anyways, sorry for venting... guess i'm just feeling lost and wondering if there's anyone else around who does these things or if anyone has suggestions on resolving my behavior... thanks..
tallison

tallison,

welcome to PC. Before I switched to cutting, I used to bite/scratch/bruise so I know well enough where you are coming from.

I'd suggest looking at the pinnned topics at the top of this forum so you not only get motivation to stop self-injuring but other coping habits you can employ as well.

Hope you find support here as I have when I needed it a lot - and keep on posting!

Take care of yourself.

I've done biting and scratching too. I think that most of us probably have had something other than cutting. It becomes how we cope with life and stress and everything. In order to turn it around I think we need to learn healthy ways to cope and how to talk about our feelings rather than act them out. It's hard work and usually takes professional support. Does your counselor help you with that?

Rap

my councelor is usually really careful about what she says ... she knows what i'm dealing with and also knows how much i think i'm a little crazy... she doesn't want to push me into something that i'm not ready to deal with... i've been working on my history.. childhood sexual abuse... and have recently been discovered as a DID person... she wants me to become comfortable with myself before she pushes me further.... anyways, i know that these habits i have are usually used before cutting, but i've been biting myself since i was 3.... and I have only recently been hitting myself in the head recently.. tho there have been moments when i've wondered why it hurts to wash my hair.... hmmmm

Hello and welcome. i think you'll find this site very informative and supportive, as I have on many occasions.

i used to bite and sometimes i still do scratch. i definitely do think if you could find a new counselor in your new area s/he may be able to help you find other ways of dealing with things that are not as harmful to you.

I wish you luck, and keep us posted how things are going?

welcome to the site. please keep us updated on how you are doing... Good luck!

life just doesn't know when to quit!!! my dog Mikey (light of my life) fell and i think he broke his hip!! he's trying to pretend he's alright(learned from the best) but i can tell he's suffering alot... hard not to take these things out on myself... i don't know about anybody else, but for me, if mikey goes, so do i(mentally) so keep us in your thoughts please!!! i'm trying really hard to not hurt myself over this!!! thanks!
tallison

Oh no!

I'm sorry (((((((((tallison)))))))) that is one of the toughest things ever, watching something we love so dearly suffering.

Try to be strong and not hurt yourself - its hard but I know its worth it in the end!

*hugs* Take care of yourself and good thoughts to you

so i didn't have to do any self injury stuff... i fell down the stairs instead... with mikey in my arms.. he's not exactly a small boy... i think i broke my ankles... if they're really bad in the morning i'll go get checked out.. but mikey survived the fall like a true sport!! he didn't even suffer a bump!! he's on some pain killers and anti-inflamatories so the vet can figure out what's causing all the excitement... so we will see....
tallison

Ummm OUCH!!

((((((tallison)))))))) that is absolutely horrendous bad luck! Go get yourself checked out - you're important to us and I don't think any of us here want to see you hurt!

Hope everything works out with Mikey.

*hugs*

Hi
My Name is Tita and I not only cut but before it that I used to bang My head and punch my arms together,(still do sometimes when I need to feel)I know that sounds crazy, butit helps My stress I don't know why.everyone is diferant