Posted by pegasus on December 22, 2003, at 12:07:16
In reply to Teen books on cutting, posted by fallsfall on December 21, 2003, at 21:12:09
As a cutter also, I would be a little cautious about these books. I've found that, while I was very interested to read books about cutting, they also often inspired me to cut more. Same with the web sites. It's kind of a double edged sword. It's nice to know there are other people struggling like me, but sometimes it can bring up irresistible temptations to be even more self destructive.
I agree with the other people here that just being open to talking with your sis, without pushing her, might be the best thing you can do. Also, I've found that exploring other ways to communicate has been helpful. For example, I draw and paint, and journal, and talk to my therapist, etc. I have an agreement with my therapist that I can call or send email when things are getting bad. The secret shame web site has a link to a bulletin board, where SI folks talk to each other, and sometimes talk each other down from needing to cut so much. Again - there's a triggering aspect, so be careful. But sometimes just doing *something* to communicate all of the anger or whatever it is, is enough to let it go a bit.
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