Posted by partlycloudy on March 9, 2005, at 6:58:23
In reply to Re: Im back *TRIGGER*, posted by Geri122 on March 7, 2005, at 15:34:39
Geri, I almost missed seeing your post - I'm sorry if it looked like I didn't want to answer. Although I don't SI, I think I understand the internal pain that's behind it and that this is how you express it. Perhaps if you try to let this expression out in a different way, you'd feel better.
Have you ever tried to keep a journal? Not a diary, more like a record of how you're feeling on a given day. It can be very cathartic - and I found that once getting my thoughts out of my head that I feel better.Self destructive behaviour takes lots of different forms - substance abuse, SI, eating disorders... it takes a lot of practice and support to learn to live a healthier life. First off, though, is acknowledging that you are deserving of love. Absolutely. If we didn't get that love from our parents (as I didn't either), then we have to grieve, and go forward.
I know that you're not in a position to go for therapy or medications at this point. Are you interested in doing some reading?
Please write back, Geri!
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