Posted by judy1 on December 4, 2001, at 18:09:50
In reply to Re: But why? » Dinah, posted by mair on December 4, 2001, at 12:18:56
I've self injured most of my life (since early teens). It is a coping mechanism, and there are many reasons people do it. For me it's a way to bring myself out of a dissociative state. For others, it's a way to express anger, release endorphins so they feel better, etc. I sought help because of shame and to face why I do it. I'm in therapy because it is a symptom of a larger disorder and I want to be well. If you aren't ready to stop, then you would be wasting your therapist's time and your own. I believe if you cut your wrists repeatedly, then there comes a time when the scar tissue won't heal, I think that and the risk of infection are the only physical reasons I can think of. In my case because I dissociate first, I run the risk of cutting myself more severely (and I have). Take care, judy
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