RYL Forums


Forum Jump
Post New Thread  Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 11-01-2009, 06:03 PM   #1
KDoll
 
KDoll's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Manchester, UK
I am currently:
Triggering (SI/ED) - Revelation

Hey, I'm new to this board. Thought I'd put up a thread to explain a little about myself.

I joined this site (and another about a month before this) after I realised something...it's been nearly 7 years (cutting...SH in general has been as far back as I can remember), and I'm still harming myself, and now in a variety of different ways. I somehow convinced myself that it's ok because I don't do it as often as I did and I don't have too many scars...and I don't do it anywhere that's visible in day to day interaction.

But so what? When I do SI it's a lot deeper, to the point where I need stitches (though I've never actually been for any). It used to be nothing more than a few scratches and now each time I do it I think I might need medical attention...how did I ever convince myself this is ok?

Maybe because I don't think I have any problems. Not compared to the majority of people out there. Even I see myself as an attention seeker. Looking at me, hearing me talk, you wouldn't think I do this to myself. So why do I? I really can't say. And I guess that's why I'm reluctant to go to a counsellor.

And now it's getting to the point where it could be argued I have an eating disorder. It started as a restrictive diet, but now it's getting to the point where I eat 600 calories in a day and feel anxious. And the worst part? I'm still overweight! Gah!

I don't know why I wrote all that. I don't know what I want from it. It started off as an explanation as to why I'm here and now it turned into a rant. Sorry about that :S

KDoll is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-01-2009, 07:12 PM   #2
ravynsoul
living one day at a time
 
ravynsoul's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Canada
I am currently:

*offers hugs* welcome to this board.. don't apologize for your writing; i hope it helped you getting it off your chest... i don't have any specific advice atm; but i wanted to welcome you..

take care



Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness.
Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. ~ Scott Adams




ravynsoul is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-01-2009, 08:36 PM   #3
Sigma
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
I am currently:

Welcome - just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone, I could relate to a lot of what you said... what's really got me thinking in the last couple of days about 'why do I do this' is reading this report:
http://www.sane.org.uk/Research/SelfHarmIntro

But perhaps a counsellor could help you work out 'why' and 'what next'?

Anyway, you're welcome here whatever you do!

Sigma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-01-2009, 09:12 PM   #4
KDoll
 
KDoll's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Manchester, UK
I am currently:

Ta for the replies :)

And thanks for the link, was interesting to read. Found myself agreeing with a lot of the issues raised in it.

KDoll is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Members Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Censor is ON
Forum Jump


Sea Pink Aroma
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:14 PM.