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Q: Treatment for cutting ?

asked by: megzie1994 on July 2nd, 2009

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Okay, so I have been cutting for 5 months now. I have gone through periods where I am able to stop. I also have an eating disorder so I kind of stopped cutting for 3 weeks because I was in treatment there. My therapist I see for my eating disorder said IF I can't get the cutting under control in outpatient, I will have to do their Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. So basically I'd be in a hospital for about 6 hours a day for intense therapy and group sessions. I am thinking that would help. I haven't been able to stop cutting...the very longest I've been able to go in a WHILE is one day...has anyone been to treatment for cutting or self injury? Has anyone done a partial program for self injury with group sessions? Was it helpful? Was being in a "safe" environment like a hospital for treatment helpful?

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kdlee

replied on July 2nd, 2009

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Honey I am not a cutter but I do hope this therapy works for you..If you would post what ever happens so we can all read and know..I guess the reality is what works for one may not another and i do pray it works for you..I am glad you are seeing a therapist..How old are you? Does your family support you? Can yout alk with them about the whys and how comes of starting this? kd

megzie1994

replied on July 2nd, 2009

New User

I am 15 years old.

My therapist called my mom a few days ago telling her that i've started to cut my stomach. She knew about how i cut my wrists. but i've switched to my stomach because it's not noticeable. I can't talk to them about it... i am seeing my therapist on Monday with my mom so we will talk about it there.

kdlee

replied on July 2nd, 2009

Supporter

I am glad honey..You are dealing with a rough issue and there are those who have cut and stopped..I am learning a lot about this..I cannot say I understand but I want to and I want to be here for anyone who wants to talk..I have a poem Cutters Creed and Cutters Storm undr the self injury area..These may help you see that I ma trying to listen and help..kd

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