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madmouse · 22/02/2012 16:16

I post quite a lot on here and time and time again I find myself saying the same kind of things because people struggle with the same kind of issues. Most of them are related to the unnecessary shame that many posters feel about what they are going through. Here's a few - feel free to add:

Self harming is a coping mechanism - it's not a crime, it's not 'bad' and it's nothing to be ashamed of

They will miss you if you kill yourself, they are not better off without you, that's your pain and illness lying to you

Suicide is not your only option - tell your doctor/cpn/psychiatrist exactly hwo you feel and don't put a brave face on. Save that for the outside world.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem

Anti-depressants are not addictive, even though you need to come off them slowly.

You are not 'odd' or strange - many have felt like you - speak out and you will find out.

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inhibernation · 09/03/2012 00:46

Equally being "non-compliant" at times is completely normal - just as it is for other types of treatment such as anti-biotics, diabetic medication etc.

ThePinkPussycat · 09/03/2012 00:57

Sometimes the duvet is your friend.

AllShiney · 09/03/2012 08:04

Don't give up on tomorrow. It may be a good day.

(10 years on and I finally have more good days then bad. It just takes time)

madmouse · 09/03/2012 08:52

Don't give up on tomorrow

Oh All Shiney that one actually made me well up. So true, so important.

Thanks

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dottyspotty2 · 09/03/2012 09:50

When your given advice from someone who's been in the same place where you are, no matter how hard it seems take it.

fuzzpig · 11/03/2012 22:30

Looks like a good thread mm.

Will read later am not strong enough to believe any of it right now. x

DinahMoHum · 12/03/2012 21:17

have ordered the sunbathing book x

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