First post...here goes
 

I have used self injury as a way of coping since I was about 20. I stopped for several years as I didn't want to hurt those around me. But began again this year as following a break up in a relationship I felt I didn't need to worry so much about others finding out. (I'm very careful where I self injure) I have been seeking help from my docter and mental health services as I'd like to deal with the underlying reasons why I feel the need to self injure or self destruct in other ways.

I'm taking Mirtazapine 45 mg daily that seems to be helping quite a bit as I'm no longer feeling as actively suicidal.

I'm quite socially phobic and a lot of where I'm at now I think is to do with quite a lot of abuse and trauma in my past.

I've looked around the forums a bit, everyone here seems fairly friendly and I'm hoping that I'll be able to use the support here when I'm struggling with my thoughts and feelings. I also hope that maybe sometimes by sharing my experiences, knowledge or opinions I may be able to help others when they are struggling

So a big hello to eveyone. I have to warn you that I'm more than a bit crazy, but hopefully you'll find that I can also be good fun at times!

Ooh not sure I want to use my real name so for now I'll use the alias Life-hurts

Hi welcome to RYL! It's nice to meet you,
I hope you get all the support you need.
My PM box is always open.

Louise x

Hey
Welcome to RYL
PM me if you need anything
Take care
Kat xxx

Heya welcome to ryl. I hope you get the support your looking for. This is the Guide to ryl http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum...play.php?f=105

Here is the Serious Discussion Forum http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum...splay.php?f=30

This is the Self Injury Discussion Forum http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum...splay.php?f=29

Here is the Veterans Corner http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum...splay.php?f=77 which is where the older members aged 18 and over hang. Please dont hesitate to contact me if you need anything.

Take care best wishes Ian

hey welcome to ryl i hope you find the help and support you need if you want to talk just send me a pm

take care ian and tufty

Welcome to RYL, I hope you find it helpful here. Please get in touch at any time. Take care.

Welcome to RYL. I hope you find the support you need here. If you need anything feel free to PM me. Take care.

Hello and Welcome To RYL