[SweetCrusader]

Is there anyone who posts in here (whether it's your own posts, or only replies to others) who is not an sier?

I know of Ozzie and Emmy, I don't think either of them cut, but they post here. I can't think of anyone else. Is there someone else?

I ask just because I really don't think we are asking that much of our friends at psychcentral when we ask for support. Most of us support eachother, and don't really get a lot of support about the cutting from anyone but the other cutters. And that's fine with me. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining at all about it. I love this place. I guess I just got my feelings hurt by remarks made about cutters by a non-cutter here, and it got me thinking.

I am really glad I have somewhere to go where people don't think horrible things about me or judge me for cutting.

I love you all and appreciate your support.

[kroniklysuicidal]

Hi Sweet,

I do not cut. I burn with lit cigarettes. I do not judge others and will not judge anyone here. I would like to just be here for anyone, whether cutter, burner, or otherwise, to offer support.

My feelings would have been hurt by hearing judgemental remarks by someone who doesn't know what we live with.

I think the support we give each other is better than any we can get from others because we know what's going on. We totally understand and get it.

germ

[SweetCrusader]

I agree germ. Thanks for replying. I appreciate you sharing. And I did not mean to exclude burners from this either. I know it's the same basic thing.

(((safe hugs))) if you want them

Angela

[cms39]

Hi. I am a sufferer of OCD and do not SI, but I'm here for support.

[PlanningtoLive]

They don't understand, Angela, and yes, that person's comments hurt me as well, plus it was backed by anger.

It's the same comments that so called "normal" people make because they have no clue as to what motivates us and the pain we are in.

I tried explaining it to someone once, and he looked at me like I was crazy and then told me "it's all a game"...........excuse me, but do you see the scars all over me???????????? None of us do it for fun.

I hope that we can all realize that comments like that are from non-understanding, myself included.

{{{{{{{{{Angela}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Kayleigh]

I don't cut. I don't post here because I don't know what advice to give, or how to be supportive, but I often read the posts. I would never say anything bad, I know that none of you would CHOOSE to want to do this. That's like saying that someone who is depressed should "snap out of it already". (I hate that remark)
I did go a little crazy on my leg once, so I have a little baby inkling as to where you are coming from, even though it was only once. If ever I think that there is something I can say/reply to without sounding like a total outsider to be supportive, I will.

[itsjustme111]

Your not horrible for cutting Angela. This is something that is soooo hard for many to deal with and sometimes others just can't grasp the reasons or have an understanding for this. It makes it tough.

I have had many come down on me for this. My bf's sister in-law noticed my scars and told him to get rid of me immediately; that I was a nut case that wants attention. When he told me I freaked. Needless to say, I really have a hard time even talking about them.

I am here for u anytime. If I am not around, please email me. You can say anything u want; I won't freak on ya.

Hang in there, we care about u dearly!!!!

Justy