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Posted by sunflower turning on October 2, 2007, at 14:20:37
Hi. I'm a self-injurer, and have been since my early teens. After a REALLY crappy spring/summer, involving losing my job, getting injured by someone I respected, and the slow and painful breakup of my relationship, I started taking Cipralex. One of the best experiences I have had so far was waking up and FEELING GOOD one morning. However, my self-injuring behaviour has become worse, whether in response to stress or the medication, I don't know. But at the same time, I'm doing great in college, being more socially active, trying to start excercising more, and feeling WORTH something for the first time I can remember. I'm frightened by myself, and confused a lot of the time; I'm hoping to find some support, and offer help if I can.
Posted by donow on October 7, 2007, at 20:35:58
In reply to New, and struggling, posted by sunflower turning on October 2, 2007, at 14:20:37
Hi sunflower. I cannot say that I relate to your self-injuring behavior, but I do know how you feel when you said that it's great to wake up feeling good for once.
I'm really glad that you feel that you are worth something, because in truth we all are, we just don't always realize it. At times, events or people will test this and make us feel like zero.
What do you mean by "I'm frightened by myself"? Do you mean being away from home/friends/family? It's hard to create a support system for yourself when you are in a new situation.
Posted by sunflower turning on October 10, 2007, at 2:02:34
In reply to Re: New, and struggling, posted by donow on October 7, 2007, at 20:35:58
Thanks for the support.
I mostly mean I'm afraid I'll do myself serious harm. I just feel like I can't talk about the things that are going through my head to anyone; they'd freak out, or they just wouldn't understand. Part of me really wants to hurt myself, and I worry I won't always be able to keep control.
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