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Posted by g_g_g_unit on October 28, 2009, at 5:56:32
i have never cut before, but yesterday i used a shaving razor to make a series of small cuts in my wrist after i saw a woman do so in a movie. i just wanted to see what it felt like. today i tried again, and freaked out when i caused a noticeable gash. it's weird, i wasn't trying to quell any emotional pain or anything; i am just fascinated with wounds. i've had to take great precautions to hide the damage from my parents, but i feel a certain pleasure about that fact - like it's my own secret.
i don't feel any urge to do it again, and was fully conscious of what i did. i've just begun working with a new therapist, and wonder if i should tell them. i'm worried i might lose their respect, since i have no good reason for doing what i did. it was just a childish act of imitation.
Posted by BayLeaf on October 28, 2009, at 6:11:39
In reply to cutting - tell therapist?, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 28, 2009, at 5:56:32
definately tell. and plz don't do it again. it can become *really* addictive, and the scars can be forever.
take care of the wounds, keep them clean and use some anti-bacteria ointment.
definately tell your T, ok? T's have heard everything before and he/she won't judge you.
bay
Posted by sassyfrancesca on October 28, 2009, at 7:41:29
In reply to cutting - tell therapist?, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 28, 2009, at 5:56:32
Yes, PLEASE tell your therapist. There was a reason you did that (could be something on an unconscious level). That is why you have a therapist....to talk about what is going on in your life. He/she won't lose respect for you, but will respect that you were honest.
Hugs, Sassy
Posted by g_g_g_unit on October 28, 2009, at 9:58:11
In reply to Re: cutting - tell therapist? » g_g_g_unit, posted by sassyfrancesca on October 28, 2009, at 7:41:29
thanks for your kind replies. i was embarassed to even mention what i did on here, i guess because i feel guilty that i enjoy it - and therefore that i'm some kind of fraud/imitation cutter, who trivializes the problem of 'real' cutters. BayLeaf, i imagine there is some OCD (which i have) component to it, because i was very careful afterwards, and equally enjoyed the ritual of sanitizing and bandaging myself. you're right, i think it could grow addictive fast, and i do struggle with addictive impulses. i'll be sure to tell my therapist.
Posted by blahblahblah on October 28, 2009, at 18:24:27
In reply to cutting - tell therapist?, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 28, 2009, at 5:56:32
definately tell your T. In order to help you they need to hear everything and honesty is a key. Funny seeing your post. I had not cutted for about 3 months, yet yesterday i fell asleep, woke up, cut my leg 3 times, and then went straight back to sleep. I don't know why I did it either, but like sassy said there must be an unconscious reason.
Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2009, at 12:26:31
In reply to Re: cutting - tell therapist?, posted by blahblahblah on October 28, 2009, at 18:24:27
I read that cutting is releasing pain and seeing your alive. Could be right could be wrong? I don't know.
Posted by g_g_g_unit on November 2, 2009, at 15:50:02
In reply to Re: cutting - tell therapist?, posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2009, at 12:26:31
> I read that cutting is releasing pain and seeing your alive. Could be right could be wrong? I don't know.
that was my logic, partly. what's weird is that my mom found the cuts and completely understood why i did it. she said she had read that people sometimes cut to affirm that they are real. i couldn't believe how well she handled it. i promised i wouldn't do it again, but sadly the urge keeps nagging me. i'll inform my T tomorrow.
Posted by Phillipa on November 2, 2009, at 20:46:47
In reply to Re: cutting - tell therapist? » Phillipa, posted by g_g_g_unit on November 2, 2009, at 15:50:02
Make sure you do. Glad your Mom is supportive. Love Phillipa
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