Posted by deirdrehbrt on September 24, 2003, at 22:59:03
In reply to cutting, posted by underthecs on September 24, 2003, at 0:35:24
Hi.
I have been injuring myself since I was very young, perhaps at around ten or so. My methods of hurting myself usually result in some sort of bleeding.I didn't tell my therapist at first because I thought I was just angry, or bored, and I've been doing this for 30 years, so it's 'normal'.
My Therapist asked me to tell her before I do this, much like everyone's T says. I told her that I can't guarantee that I will call before I cut. I'm trying though to be able to do that, but it is very hard.
The surprise for me wasn't in being embarrassed by my cutting, but in learning that it was symptomatic of my illness.
My Therapist recommended a book, "Bodily Harm" to start working on this. I got it, and I've started reading it, but my book list is quite long right now, and my attention span is low. I'll be reading it soon though, and perhaps let you know.
Good luck,
Dee.
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