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Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 27-05-2013, 08:59 AM
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I have been a Christian for 56 years. I feel as...

I have been a Christian for 56 years. I feel as if I'm now losing my faith. I do not wish to be alive.
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 16-02-2013, 09:36 PM
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I have long-term dysthymia, interspersed with...

I have long-term dysthymia, interspersed with major depression. At New Year, I felt I had real insights into why my depression took the form it did - intense suicidal thoughts, and felt as if I had...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 21-10-2012, 07:31 PM
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I believe that God does love us and forgive us if...

I believe that God does love us and forgive us if we seek to be forgiven. The Bible says "If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 19-11-2011, 02:23 PM
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Iamala. I understand your anxiety about...

Iamala. I understand your anxiety about medication, and I agree that there has been no proof of the chemical background to depression. However, the same is true for many effective medications. ...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 30-10-2011, 07:48 PM
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God understands, and He does forgive. Tonight we...

God understands, and He does forgive. Tonight we had this superb hymn at church, and I was planning to post it on another SI forum. It seems so appropriate here, too.

Don't assume that God's...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 17-10-2011, 10:27 AM
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When we ask God to forgive anything, the penalty...

When we ask God to forgive anything, the penalty for what we have done immediately disappears, but the consequences may remain with uis - e.g. scars from SI, or consequences in relationships. This...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 13-10-2011, 07:57 AM
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Posted By asc
It was interesting last night at Bible study,...

It was interesting last night at Bible study, when we were discussing whether the church today is 'inclusive' or 'exclusive'. I said that I felt that many churches were exclusive, making it clear...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 24-09-2011, 08:03 AM
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Posted By asc
I agree that SH is a sin - but so is nicking...

I agree that SH is a sin - but so is nicking stuff from the office stationery cabinet, or fiddling tax returns - yet people don't get so upset about that! It is also very often associated with...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 24-07-2011, 12:55 PM
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Really struggling - came home from church and SH...

Really struggling - came home from church and SH mildly. Feel like Sisera must have felt when Jael hammered a tent peg through his head! (Judges 4). Have a difficult decision to make. I wish the...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 26-06-2011, 08:56 AM
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There is a pretty good DIY book on DBT from...

There is a pretty good DIY book on DBT from Amazon. I know several Christians who have been on DBT courses and have found nothing anti-Christian. In fact I am trying to practice mindfulness as a...
Forum: General Support and Advice 24-06-2011, 09:25 AM
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Posted By asc
H.A.L.T. ang T.I.P.O.A.

I think it was Kezzie who firt=st brought us the acronymn for triggers:

H. Hungry (certainly more urges after a fasting blood test.

A. Angry (very common)

L. Lonely (biggest for me in this...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 13-06-2011, 09:28 AM
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Posted By asc
Thank you for your prayers. I feel so guilty...

Thank you for your prayers. I feel so guilty that I'm struggling so much. People just don't expect a 65-year-old to struggle with urges. It's not even as if I have a background of abuse or...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 03-06-2011, 08:43 AM
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Posted By asc
Welcome to the forum, Momo. I came to the Lord...

Welcome to the forum, Momo. I came to the Lord when I was 10 (nearly 55 years ago!) in an extremely legalistic Free Church, which regarded any mention of self-worth as being worldly etc., as well as...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 31-05-2011, 10:46 AM
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Posted By asc
I have been doing pretty well for some time. I...

I have been doing pretty well for some time. I went away for the weekend to hear the Japan Staff Band of the Salvation Army playing at Hythe.

I'm now back, and all I want to do is hibernate - or...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 25-05-2011, 09:16 AM
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Posted By asc
I've just bought a GBT book to help me with my...

I've just bought a GBT book to help me with my depression/ I've also bought books and CDs on mindfulness in relation to pain management etc. Although meditation is an intrinsic part of Buddhist...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 17-04-2011, 01:00 PM
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Posted By asc
I have occasionally done minor SH in church when...

I have occasionally done minor SH in church when things have been very stressful. I find it quite useful to have something from my 'Survival Kit' - e.g. an onyx egg in my pocket for tactile...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 28-02-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6,143
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Posted By asc
I am struggling with urges at the moment. I came...

I am struggling with urges at the moment. I came out of hospital Saturday after a total hip replacement and went to three services yesterday. I feel really shaky today and very depressed.
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 22-01-2011, 12:57 PM
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Posted By asc
I've been to a couple of weekend conferences with...

I've been to a couple of weekend conferences with Abbie Robson, who wrote Secret Scars, and also one by Kate Middleton (not THE Kate Middleton - as she has had to explain to her 5-year-old!) who has...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 04-01-2011, 01:01 PM
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Views: 429,332
Posted By asc
I'd like to echo what sometimesbecky has said. ...

I'd like to echo what sometimesbecky has said. Although we can sometimes be attacked by the devil in various ways, especially after some spiritual 'high', victory or challenge - like Elijah after...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 28-12-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6,143
Views: 429,332
Posted By asc
I slipped mildly on Boxing Day - better than I...

I slipped mildly on Boxing Day - better than I was now, but my pain is really bad.
Forum: General Chat 17-12-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By asc
Christmas greetings

Thinking of you all.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/AnnSC/Christmas10ecopy.jpg

And from the furries!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/AnnSC/Christmas10ae_339x480.jpg

xx Ann
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 28-11-2010, 09:50 AM
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Views: 429,332
Posted By asc
I have managed to remain SI-free for some weeks...

I have managed to remain SI-free for some weeks now, but we had a big upset at the place where I worship last week - culmination of a lot of bullying from one of the leaders, and I've been battling...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 19-09-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6,143
Views: 429,332
Posted By asc
We had two really special hymns today which could...

We had two really special hymns today which could be so encouraging to people with depression and mental health issues, so I thought I'd share then here.

SA Song Book 717 – Tunes Wiltshire...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 09-09-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6,143
Views: 429,332
Posted By asc
I scratched once while I was away. It was a trip...

I scratched once while I was away. It was a trip of a lifetime - the Oberammergau Passion Play was brilliant, but my pain was - and is - extremely bad and I felt I did not belong to the group, who...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 24-08-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6,143
Views: 429,332
Posted By asc
Feeling strong urges today. My pain has been...

Feeling strong urges today. My pain has been really bad. I'm having a few animal problems - one had surgery today. I should be looking forward to my trip to Oberammergau etc. but I'm really...
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