Posted by DAisym on October 12, 2008, at 23:29:44
In reply to I don't know what to do....please help, posted by JayMac on October 12, 2008, at 23:19:58
First,
You need to clean your wounds. Use soap and water and an antibacterial spray if you have it. This is really important if you hurt yourself with your fingernails.Second, you should try and sit and breathe and get calm. Why did you need to hurt yourself? What were you trying to show - and to whom? Did it give you the relief you needed? Are there other things that could give the same relief? Typically we resort to this kind of behavior when the world feels out of control or when the hurt inside is so bad we need it to be outside too. Try not to beat yourself up for this, just see if you can get to why this. And perhaps next time, it can be something less self-destructive. I beat nails into a piece of wood with a hammer. It is surprisingly calming.
I hope your therapist calls you back and you find some peace.
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