Concerned *trigger SI*

[Minty]

I'm really worried not been this bad in years seem to not be able to stop I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow but so worried this will continue. Just looking that I'm not alone. When people relapse do they go worse than before or is it only suppose to last for a little bit. I'm also cutting far deeper than before and am worried about infection etc, I don't know how to treat the larger wounds effectively.

I urge every day and will spend whole mornings trying to distract myself but it's always there.

Also anyone have any tips of getting out of swimming, went with my house mate before but never with fresh cuts not entirely sure she knows I SI. Don't really know what I'm asking for just not to be alone with this. Sorry

[VanityStar]

can you just "forget" your swimsuit or will that just not fly?
if you have deep cuts you probably shouldnt go swimming anyway, you dont want to get any bacteria or chemicals in them.


sorry i dont have any answers for you.

-Vanity

[Katey-lou]

i agree about getting things into your cuts, that defo wotn help infection. i use distilled withc hazel to help clean it it doesnt sting. then i tend to just put a dressing over the top and hope it works. if they are very deep though they might need stitches so wath out for that.

as for the swimming thing i used 2 have that problem to because i was alwasy out swimming and then i suddenyl stopped, everyone used to ask me if was going with them and i just said no i wasnt up for it. they thought it was a bit weird at times. maybe just say your not feeling that great, youve got sotamch ache or soemthing. its an acceptable excuse and they wotn look to far into it.

hope that helped a little bit x

[Minty]

Thanks guys it did help. Just having you reply was helpful.