[RunningEagleRuns]

hey!

i have schizophrenia and get self harm impulses. earlier i acted on one of them. i scratched stomach and chest. but it seems like its 80% not me doing it, and like 20% me. i dont want to get into the habit of self harm, even if it isnt me doing it completely.

what should i do? i will talk with my therapist the 12th. might call and see if i can get a a appointment with him tomorrow.

so: how do i keep this from becoming a habit?

thx,
josh

[Yaowen]

Dear josh,

I think you are very insightful about your situation. It is often rare to find this level of insight in people. The fact that you are insightful bodes well for you in my opinion. Not falling into habits and struggling against habits requires a great deal of patience and motivation. Those afflicted with mental illness often have to work against powerful forces that those not afflicted cannot possibly understand. The fact that you are trying, really trying is virtuous and heroic in my eyes. I hope your therapist can help you in your quest. I wish you only the best!

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen

[RunningEagleRuns]

Originally Posted by Yaowen

Dear josh,

I think you are very insightful about your situation. It is often rare to find this level of insight in people. The fact that you are insightful bodes well for you in my opinion. Not falling into habits and struggling against habits requires a great deal of patience and motivation. Those afflicted with mental illness often have to work against powerful forces that those not afflicted cannot possibly understand. The fact that you are trying, really trying is virtuous and heroic in my eyes. I hope your therapist can help you in your quest. I wish you only the best!

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen

thanks Yaowen!! i think it will be a big help to talk with my therapist and also my psychiatrist. i will call both of them tomorrow. they should be able to help.

the weird thing is that it feels like im not the one doing it completely.. like something takes over my body. not fun

[Fuzzybear]

Hi @RunningEagleRuns I'm wondering how things are going now?

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by RunningEagleRuns

hey!

i have schizophrenia and get self harm impulses. earlier i acted on one of them. i scratched stomach and chest. but it seems like its 80% not me doing it, and like 20% me. i dont want to get into the habit of self harm, even if it isnt me doing it completely.

what should i do? i will talk with my therapist the 12th. might call and see if i can get a a appointment with him tomorrow.

so: how do i keep this from becoming a habit?

thx,
josh

It a struggle we all have who self har. Be kind to yourself.