Since you were 8, huh? I have an 8 year old cousin who really worries me. Ever since he was a toddler, whenever he was mad he would hit himself sooo hard over his head over and over, or would pinch his skin until he bruised himself. Do you know why you started?
I also have a 22 year old cousin who use to cut himself in high school. He had a real hard time, along with drug and alcohol problems. He went to a 30 day rehab program and still is going to weekly counseling sessions. He is doing wonderful now.
So, no, you are not alone. I have never self-injured myself, so cannot offer any advice. Only that it is not uncommon and there is help out there if you want it. Many people are going through what you are, and can offer some peace of mind.
Hi NakidDog...I'm not sure really why I started...The first time I ever did it I used a needle on my hands...Kept pulling the skin upwards...Next time was with a razor on my arms...I'm running short on time so have to cut this short...But, I am on meds and I'm in therapy...3 weeks ago was the first in about a year...I was very angry and frustrated and instead of writing in my journal (it wasn't Thurs.) which is a whole other story...I cut...Dr. put me on new meds so we will see...Thanks for your post...Just-Me
Just me, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this disorder and treatment. My grand-daughter has the same problem and at age 16 is now being treated with meds and therapy as you are. She is a very outgoing young woman who sings and dances with a company, does well in school, has friends..last kid in the world you would think would have such a problem...she kept her special problem hidden for years. DO YOU HAVE AN EATING DISORDER AS WELL?? Quite common in these situations. Trust me when I say I know you can heal but not by yourself..meds, therapy, support groups, church groups, hobbies..all those things can be utilized but in the end, everything is up to you and you can do this!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Whisper...I don't have a eating disorder, but it is a daily struggle to not develope one...I am very sorry to hear about your granddaughter...Even though I had some visible cuts on my arms in my teens my parents had no clue that they were from my own hand...I always had tons of excuses...(Not one of my finer moments)...And believe me I am not proud of what I have done...I finally told my parents in 1998 at the age of 36...From 25 to 36 years old I did not self injure at all...Then at 36 I went into a deep depression and the cutting emerged again...At first it was on my chest so it was easily hid, then one day I lost it and did many deep cuts on my left forearm...That was the day I told my parents...I was put on meds and made great strides in changing...I have worked my butt off to get better and I've cut only a couple of times since 1998...I have a anger problem...Meaning instead of it being voiced and outward, it is silent and inward...That is when I get into trouble...No-one knew I cut until 1998...28 years of hiding a secret...I wish you all the best with your granddaughter...Just-Me
Thanx, Just Me...I have a couple of things I would like to share with you but NOT on the public forum...If you ever feel comfortable registering so you can receive PT's, I will contact you or you can PT me.... My GD played sports and was ALWAYS in the ER or wearing casts, splints, etc. That started at age 5-7....not so much of an issue now!! Nor is the eating...Do you have a close relative(parent) that is addicted to alcohol or other drugs?? That is also a common occurance. We now are almost positive that there is a genetic component to this problem....I do not expect you to reply to my posts but just want to give you some more info to consider and maybe deal with in therapy..GOOD LUCK and NEVER give up!!!
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Hi Whisper... Yeah I understand about the public forum comment...I have said way way to much already...Maybe in time I will register... Thanks fr all your encouragement...And if I do register I will be more then happy to talk to you...
