'Cutting myself is how I cope'

[IGBT]

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Basically it started off when I was six, with scratching between my fingers.

I would say I'm not typical because I don't do it day in, day out. I'm not covered in lots of little scars but I've got quite a few large ones.

My parents were the start of it. My father was very aggressive. He used his aggression to 'sort us out', me and my brother and sister.


We couldn't fight back, couldn't answer back. I just stored it up and stored it up and my relief was my self harm.

I felt so worthless. I couldn't come out. The shame element - why you can't speak to somebody about it - is so overwhelming.

 

[notfred]

I just drink.

 

[IGBT]

Originally posted by: notfred
I just drink.

..and avoid sharp and pointed objects??

 

[InlineFour]

life sucks, so suck it up.

 

[l Xes l]

i do it by pressing "eject" button

 

[Ronstang]

This has nothing to do with coping, this has to do with having a mental problem.

 

[matthekim]

i like emos

 

[JoeFahey]

I don't cut myself to cope.

 

[RedCOMET]

Originally posted by: notfred
I just drink.

...in excess. Thats why i do my best not to drink alone. I'm afriad i will end up drinking too much. Already did it twice and it was not good.

 

[compuwiz1]

Anyone seen that movie called Secretary?

 

[CKent]

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wish my lawn was emo so that it would cut its self

 

[markgm]

When I was an RA I was surprised how many people actually do this.

 

[spidey07]

wow, still emo at 33.

that is just sad.

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: RBachman

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wish my lawn was emo so that it would cut its self

lmao, classic

 

[zanieladie]

Perhaps some counseling will help ya...you can even find information on the internet. Start with "borderline personality disorder"...that may help you pinpoint the problem so that you can begin to learn coping strategies besides self-harm.

Just a suggestion...

Seeing a qualified mental health counselor may really help as well.

Best wishes...