Originally Posted by
ferretmonster
I understand where you are coming from but at the same time i think threads like carving words etc people don't have the chance even in therapy goods to talk about details like that,yes we can talk about the emotions but sometimes talking about certain details helps. Your saying about covering up/hiding being contradictory but we can't discuss certain other elements. I understand why the rules exist here but sometimes your just dying to talk about the how/why/wheres to someone, anyone, not as a show off thing but because there is no one you can tell.
the thing is, in therapy, there is the chance to talk about it.
some wonderful psychiatrists & psychologists play what i call the silent game & are quiet until you spill everything. carving words can be discussed with a doctor, as can, where, when & how & if the doctor says 'i don't want to hear it' or similar a new one should be found.
in therapy it is to help you, not the psych or psychologist, so if you cannot discuss it in therapy & it is that important to discuss with strangers on a website, well?
i just think the self harm forum should be removed in parts, maybe linked into an everything goes like jack suggested, i think threads encourage threads of similar things & i think it is mostly younger people who frequent the forum or new people when i don't feel it is a healthy atmosphere, hence why i don't go in.