self harming......

[mummyoffour]

I have had a pretty tough life and self harmed as a child and on to adulthood before i had my children, but not since my children. I have had counselling and have been on anti-depressants but even so, whenever I am really down I still have thoughts of this as it makes me feel better but have resisted temptation because of my family....but would love to hear from anyone else that has gone through this or is going through this........

I used to scrape at my wrists in high school and college. I still have urges to do so from time to time but have managed to resist it thus far. It is difficult sometimes isn't it?

yes it is very difficult at times jabberwocky....thanks for your post

felt like this also, but have not so far carried out my feelings

It's always hard to break the cycle, self-harming releases the built up up pain, the feeling (albeit brief) of calm, then the vast guilt at what you've done. I used to self-harm, have numerous, very deep scars on my arms and legs. I was on Anti-d's but have'nt taken them for two years nor harmed for two years either.
You'll be surprised at how many people either have done or still do self-harm.
Are you having a rough time atm?
x

Mof4, is there anything that you have found that you can do to take your mind off of it? I started belly dancing several years ago and it is very calming to me.

Family curcumstances have changed and things have been a bit all over the place at the mo I was thinking of taking up xstitch again as I found this pretty relaxing.

That sounds like a great idea!

well I have an unfinished piece so might get back into it I took it up in first place as it kept my hands busy.

Perfect!

i'm about to go offline but i hve been struggling with this recently as well, yes xstitxh helps but in my case only because i'm not very good and i jab my fingers. i tend to write a lot or go out in the fresh air (great with little ones in tow)

thanks jabberwocky I took it up again tonight....thank you....

stacijc yes xstitch is great as keeps hands busy and mind busy, I am not great at it either but getting a little better LOL, jabbing fingers yes I do too!!!

Anything that helps you to focus on something else is great. And, you'll get something lovely out of it at the end.

definatley jabberwocky thanks, have caught up with it tonight and has taken my mind off things.

mummyoffour
hope that you are still watching this tread as would love to chat i have gone through this as well,and spent time three years in counselling, i can realy simpathise with how your feeling and would love to chat if your around.i hope that you are having a strong day today and that we can chat soon!! take care

hey sweetbean, thanks for your post sorry have not been on for couple of days, as had some bad days but here now and felt such warmth from your post thank you......if you on come back hope we can talk soon

Hi hun
how are you feeling today i hope that your ok and taking care of your self im always around if you nead a chat and you can "cat" me if you want! i realy hope that you are feeeling better and im sending you a massive hug over the mumsnet airwaves!! please take good care of yourself until we chat again xxxxxxx

hey sweetbean thanks so much for your post and so glad you came over to chat....i will cat you thanks so much....i am feeling okay but thoughts when down not far behind you know. Thanks for the massive hug it was lovely...your post has given me warmth. hope to chat soon x

sweetbean tried to cat you but saying you are not signed on with your email etc....

Mof4, just wanted to say I'm thinking of you.

oh god sorry
how do i sign on the email thingy then ?????? will post this then try and find out any help would be great. sorry again hun xxx

ok mummyoffour
i think i cracked it please try and cat me again as would love to chat sorry about before i can be a littel scatty sometimes xx

hey LOL i got your message did you get mine

thanks by the way

Hi
got your's and have sent back hope we can keep in touch x