Did anyone else start harming late - 50s?

[asc]

I didn't SH until after Mum died, when I was 58, although since childhood I had what I called "the key ritual" which I use when I felt very low or stressed. I rubbed a key against my throat, barely touching it, but symbolising cutting my throat.

I did it for just over two years, then was clear for almost two years, but recently have had the occasional slip.

Other older people seem to be carrying on habits started when much younger. I have no history of abuse, but Mum had a lot of physical and emotional problems when I was small (and later).

When I was nursing, or when I was caring for Mum I didn't dare risk anything which might cause a scar.

[Stellata]

I started self harming in my late 20s. Am nearly 40 now.

[Margo]

Its not common but i was a late starter too. Erm i was er 34-35 i think.

Had a history of Sh behaviour though that didnt manifest into physical activity.

Its hard starting late. Shameful i guess. Can feel terribly alone also. Not easy when pretty much everything is geared and written for teenage girls!

Hard when you are a bloke too >.< <---is a bloke :)

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