Posted by Karen_kay on December 21, 2003, at 18:11:52
In reply to My sister is cutting...how do I help?, posted by Lyrical13 on December 21, 2003, at 9:36:29
I've also SIed for years, since I was about 16 and I am now 24. When I started therapy I was still doing it, but not admitting this to my therapist. (For some reason I don't always feel he needs to know things like this) But, as I began progressing in therapy and getting my moods under control (I'm dx with Bipolar Disorder I), I haven't had the urge as much. I'm not going to lie, I still want to sometimes, but I know that when I'm stressed out or hurting there are other things I can do (like take it out on my therapist, and that's my favorite :)
It isn't the fact that my therapist has taught me to "do" different things in times of crisis. It is the idea that I've learned on my own, and with his guidance that I'm injuring myself to express how I feel. Now, I journal and bring my journal to sessions and tell him that my day sucked. Or that he sucks. Or I just say what I want. And that is so much better than hurting myself. Using my voice is better than using a razor blade any day. (and my voice sounds better too!)
I would suggest that you speak with your sister about giving therapy another chance. Perhaps a different therapist may better suit her tastes. Just getting her feelings and thoughts out will help release some of the stress in her life. And be sure to support her. But, I don't have to tell you that. It sounds like you're doing a wonderful job already :)
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