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boo_who

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I Just Want to Talk About It
Posted: 11-01-07 11:26am

I have been scratching myself until I bleed for about three weeks and only two people know. One is a doctor who saw the wounds, he knows what I do but I have not confessed the other is a close friend and when ever she talks to me about it I avoid answering questions by laughing.

I do it every time I feel sad or when I am let down. I keep safety pins on me at all times. I don't think I am too addicted to it but I haven't done it in about four days and I am finding it hard not to scratch at the wounds or inflict some type of pain on my arm. I scar easily and I don't cover up my arms much and I want to stop before I go home and my mother sees my scars


I feel like I am too old to do this I am almost 20. But I have a lot of self esteem problems that I don't talk about.
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CarolDiane

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Posted: 11-01-07 11:47am

You have to get you feeling out in the open before anyone can help you. Self esteem is one of the hardest things to master. It is a gradual move. Little by little and baby steps. Do something nice for yourself. Go get a nice hair cut, some cool looking close and take those shoulders of yours and stand tall with shoulders straight. That will give you a feeling of power. Walk down the street like you own it!
Carry yourself in a manner that will turn every head. You are only 20 years old with a lifetime ahead of you. Let's make it a good self confident one eh? You are as good as the thoughts you put in your mind. Think power!
And you are probably a knock out too. Smile

Any other good advice for this wonderful person?

Carrie
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Zanny

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Posted: 11-02-07 17:08pm

Your friend is obviously concerned about you, so maybe try talking to her about how you're feeling so she can help you. I know it seems hard, but if you really consider her a close friend she should provide all the support & help you need.

MsSky is right, you definitely need to go out & treat yourself.. you deserve it! =)
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boo_who

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Posted: 11-03-07 13:21pm

Thank you guys for responding I haven't cut since I posted and I have opened up to my friend
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CarolDiane

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Posted: 11-03-07 14:21pm

But uless you open up to us, there is no way we are going to be able to be of any help to you. That is what we all are here for. Not just the supporters, but the whole family forum. There might just be a small tib bit that you are holding back that will help us give you some insight. There are great people on this board that have been through or are going through what you are. You are in a place now where you can open up without feeling laughed at. We need to try and figure out what is the trigger that is causing you to cut.
I hope you find it withing yourself to make us your friends and confide in us.
I am so happy to hear that you have not cut since coming to the board. You will find alot of compassion and understanding here. Bravo! Now you know you don't have to cut.
BTW: I too am a wound scratcher. Crying
or Very sad

Carrie
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