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asc · 24-11-2009, 08:08 PM

Hi - I'm Ann. I've been a committed Christian since I was 10, and am now 63! However, I started SI when I was 58! For me it was a means of controlling stress and alleviating suicidal thoughts.

In the last 3 years I've only cut/scratched three times, although the last was recent, but have sometimes taken extra medication (not excessive). I'm still not sure if it would be considered SI sometimes with my animals (pet rats) - sometimes I let them play under my top just for fun, but sometimes I put a sharp-clawed one there when I get urges to SI.

I've just been to a Christian weekend on SI - it was really good. I've just been working out some of my plans. I have previously written a couple of simple sheets people could show to their ministers or relations. I must say I find my ministers unhelpful (my vet is much more helpful on the depression side!)

24-11-2009, 08:08 PM	#3389
asc Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tunbridge Wells I am currently:	An older member? Hi - I'm Ann. I've been a committed Christian since I was 10, and am now 63! However, I started SI when I was 58! For me it was a means of controlling stress and alleviating suicidal thoughts. In the last 3 years I've only cut/scratched three times, although the last was recent, but have sometimes taken extra medication (not excessive). I'm still not sure if it would be considered SI sometimes with my animals (pet rats) - sometimes I let them play under my top just for fun, but sometimes I put a sharp-clawed one there when I get urges to SI. I've just been to a Christian weekend on SI - it was really good. I've just been working out some of my plans. I have previously written a couple of simple sheets people could show to their ministers or relations. I must say I find my ministers unhelpful (my vet is much more helpful on the depression side!)