Posted by Dinah on January 16, 2003, at 21:15:23
In reply to Re: SI and suicidal ideation and me » Dinah, posted by kamikazi_ladybug on January 16, 2003, at 19:26:52
It's not off base at all. I suspect that's one of the reasons people self injure. The pressure of maintaining the facade. Of course, there are many more reasons. Even for me, sometimes.
I really feel for you, not being allowed to cry. That is horrible. My family didn't discourage that, in fact we were all encouraged to yell along and emote all over. It just that I felt I had to be the calm one (or calmer one anyway) and definitely the peacemaker. But it was more for family stability than from any threat to myself.
I'm so glad you're fighting the urges. It's not an easy thing to do. And it's such a taboo subject mostly. If you ever need a supportive ear, I'd be happy to listen.
Dinah
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