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Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 20-04-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By black_vortex
Some people think that if they can see it, its...

Some people think that if they can see it, its fair game to talk about. Some people don't know or understand social rules. That could be the case here (or she might be a tactless bitch). You seem to...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 20-04-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,713
Posted By black_vortex
Cutting started when I was 10, but I've been...

Cutting started when I was 10, but I've been clean 3 years (started when I was 10, I'll be 21 this year), so that's half my life fighting it, but other forms literally as long as I can remember. No...
Forum: Veterans Board 09-04-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,785
Posted By black_vortex
I've been away from here for ages, but I'll be...

I've been away from here for ages, but I'll be thinking of you Jem.
Forum: Veterans Board 04-02-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,179
Posted By black_vortex
Thought some people in here might find this...

Thought some people in here might find this interesting. There is a website, called 'PETAKillsAnimals' (add a www. and a . com for the website) which gives some facts on PETA. The most interesting is...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 22-12-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By black_vortex
You know what, I've thought that way....

You know what, I've thought that way. Occasionally I still do. It never fully goes away. But it does change to not being your focus all the time. Or even often. No-one can be happy all the time....
Forum: General Support and Advice 22-12-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 611
Posted By black_vortex
As others have said, you can do it. I'm currently...

As others have said, you can do it. I'm currently clean (no SI for about 3 years), and I've just finished my 2nd of 4 years for my psych degree. I'm planning on working as a clinical psych. I'll echo...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 09-07-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By black_vortex
Its always great to see an uplifting story,...

Its always great to see an uplifting story, regardless of what its about.

Personally its not the strength gained from religion that bothers me (in fact sometimes i wish i was religious, since they...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-06-2008, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By black_vortex
Come on people, its hard to find...

Come on people, its hard to find participants.
And i dont mind there being so many research requests. Research, which will help to create awareness and understanding, can only help us.
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-06-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By black_vortex
See if you can find a professional who does...

See if you can find a professional who does things right (i.e. knows that shouldnt stop the SI without first learning new coping methods, and safety is important, i.e. using clean tools, disinfecting...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-06-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
Posted By black_vortex
Hi. If you want to talk about anything relating...

Hi. If you want to talk about anything relating to this, feel free to PM me, and i really mean that.

I've been a friend and supporter of someone who SI's. I've done it myself.
I'm training to be a...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-06-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 430
Posted By black_vortex
Its the difference between "slicing"...

Its the difference between "slicing" and "pulling across skin" which i believe most people use to differntiate. However, as far as i am aware, there is no medical definition, so? Its kind of up to...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-06-2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 358
Posted By black_vortex
You arent pathetic. I know you feel horrible, but...

You arent pathetic. I know you feel horrible, but instead of getting upset over this and making yourself feel worse, thus increasing your chances of wanting to SI again, use it as motivation to...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 23-06-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 623
Posted By black_vortex
It sucks, but being the supporter (even if not...

It sucks, but being the supporter (even if not the right type of support) is tough. I would totally understand if my bf left cuz he couldnt handle my SI. Cuz honestly, it is a difficult thing to deal...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 23-06-2008, 08:50 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,591
Posted By black_vortex
Okay, i totally get where you guys are coming...

Okay, i totally get where you guys are coming from. And it really sucks and is horrrible, but i also get the hospitals (my mum is a nurse here in australia). They are just so busy, underpaid, over...
Forum: General Support and Advice 23-06-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 985
Posted By black_vortex
Easy. 1. You have plateau-ed. It happens to...

Easy.
1. You have plateau-ed. It happens to basically everyone that diets. When you try to lose weight, there are periods when you dont lose any. Its just your body adjusting, and even without...
Forum: General Support and Advice 23-06-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By black_vortex
Yep - no more dangerous if done right.

Yep - no more dangerous if done right.
Forum: Veterans Board 23-06-2008, 08:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,141
Posted By black_vortex
I know i was being picky, but just the number of...

I know i was being picky, but just the number of people who dont know the difference, and how important it is, scares me. And frankly, i find it fascinating, so i love sharing the info.
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 23-06-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 566
Posted By black_vortex
I totally understand. My best friend who was my...

I totally understand. My best friend who was my biggest supporter went to europe for a year (we live in australia). I talked to her less than 6 times over that year. She was the person i turned to...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 23-06-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By black_vortex
Could it be a kink? Thats what it is for me. OR,...

Could it be a kink? Thats what it is for me.

OR, it could be you dont have enough iron, meaning you will do that to get the iron.

Its not that bad. So dont stress over it.
Forum: Veterans Board 22-06-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,175
Posted By black_vortex
I put yes, but i really needed a combined one. I...

I put yes, but i really needed a combined one. I was the one bullied, but i learnt that to defend yourself, its easier if you go with the pack. I never did anything particuarly bad, the odd agreement...
Forum: Veterans Board 22-06-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,141
Posted By black_vortex
Me? I'm complicated. When people ask i say bi,...

Me? I'm complicated. When people ask i say bi, even though i identify as pan, simply as its easier to explain, and more people know of it. But then you get the 'you are just trying to be cool' thing,...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 22-06-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By black_vortex
Good idea. Hopefully it will help someone. While...

Good idea. Hopefully it will help someone. While i did stop cold turkey, i know not everyone can, and this is a good alternative.
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 14-06-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,109
Posted By black_vortex
For as long as i can remember. So since before i...

For as long as i can remember. So since before i can remember. I'm now 20, so its well over 10 years, maybe over 15? And im 2.5 free.
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 14-06-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4,729
Views: 142,190
Posted By black_vortex
Why cant i help you? Its too much. This is my...

Why cant i help you? Its too much. This is my dream, but im afraid realitiy will be so very different. I want to help, but the conflict of understanding you, but knowing im right will kill me. But if...
Forum: Veterans Board 05-06-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 62,843
Posted By black_vortex
A fantastic point. Thank you.

A fantastic point. Thank you.
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