Follow on from the question i asked on going from anorexic, bullimic to self harming.. ?!
Question: Follow on from the question i asked on going from anorexic, bullimic to self harming.. .?
thank you all very much for you advice on the question, however its so much more complicated. You see i managed to get through the anorexic stage due to the support of my parents, they helped me through it, however i was still not right and as a result developed bullimia as a resort to my anorexia being found out.
it didnt take long for my parents to find out and they put me through hell to get better, and i tbh must have put them through hell with worry, but after 6months of being well i lapsed into self harming.
I CANT tell my family, i have realized i need help however i need to keep it low key and hidden from my parents, any advice.? i would greatly appreciate it xHealth Question & Answer
it didnt take long for my parents to find out and they put me through hell to get better, and i tbh must have put them through hell with worry, but after 6months of being well i lapsed into self harming.
I CANT tell my family, i have realized i need help however i need to keep it low key and hidden from my parents, any advice.? i would greatly appreciate it xHealth Question & Answer
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I self-injure (SI). I do it because I'm angry and have self-destructive behaviors.
Perhaps you are the same in that if you're not trying to be too thin, you're trying to injure yourself. The two aren't that different in the sense that each is a way to hurt yourself.
I have tried to eat as little as I possibly could and lost about 20 lbs over the course of 10 days, but I was just unable to do it over the long term. The interesting thing is that while I was almost starving myself, I didn't want to get cut or get drunk. So it was a substitute for me.
If you don't want to cut, there are other things that can help such as writing on yourself with a washable red marker or holding an ice cube in your hand until it hurts. The point is to give yourself the same thing you get out of cutting without actually cutting. The red marker works for people who like to see blood while the ice gets the sensation of pain, but neither causes damage. You can also try scratching yourself lightly with an object that isn't overly sharp.
If you are going to cut, do it in an inconspicuous place that can't be seen to prevent people from finding out. Don't use deep cuts. Be careful how much pressure you use. Don't use really sharp things like razors or knives. Try pins (like sewing pins) instead. These don't cut so much.
I hope you get better. Realize you are substituting one behavior for another. You are searching for the least harmful method that relieves your pain. Perhaps seeing a therapist to discuss what could be causing you to engage in these behaviors would help.
In the meantime, try joining www.dailystrength.org. They have support groups for everything from eating disorders to self-injury to depression. I belong to the site myself, and it's helped me tremendously.Health Question & Answer
Perhaps you are the same in that if you're not trying to be too thin, you're trying to injure yourself. The two aren't that different in the sense that each is a way to hurt yourself.
I have tried to eat as little as I possibly could and lost about 20 lbs over the course of 10 days, but I was just unable to do it over the long term. The interesting thing is that while I was almost starving myself, I didn't want to get cut or get drunk. So it was a substitute for me.
If you don't want to cut, there are other things that can help such as writing on yourself with a washable red marker or holding an ice cube in your hand until it hurts. The point is to give yourself the same thing you get out of cutting without actually cutting. The red marker works for people who like to see blood while the ice gets the sensation of pain, but neither causes damage. You can also try scratching yourself lightly with an object that isn't overly sharp.
If you are going to cut, do it in an inconspicuous place that can't be seen to prevent people from finding out. Don't use deep cuts. Be careful how much pressure you use. Don't use really sharp things like razors or knives. Try pins (like sewing pins) instead. These don't cut so much.
I hope you get better. Realize you are substituting one behavior for another. You are searching for the least harmful method that relieves your pain. Perhaps seeing a therapist to discuss what could be causing you to engage in these behaviors would help.
In the meantime, try joining www.dailystrength.org. They have support groups for everything from eating disorders to self-injury to depression. I belong to the site myself, and it's helped me tremendously.Health Question & Answer
if you have a best-friend or someone u trust
they can help u go drought it don't harm yourself
be Strong life is full of obstacles everyone make mistake u Just have to be strong and pick yourself back up
and don't hide it from your parent u did get well from anorexia but u when to self harming
what made u go to self harming .?
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they can help u go drought it don't harm yourself
be Strong life is full of obstacles everyone make mistake u Just have to be strong and pick yourself back up
and don't hide it from your parent u did get well from anorexia but u when to self harming
what made u go to self harming .?
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i went down to 5 and a half stone from 8 and a half stone in a very short space of time when i stopped eating... i got better i ate i built up my weight to 8 and a half stone and didnt die like doctors told me i may do, and il tell you what... i couldnt have done it without my mum. soon after getting better i started to make myself sick. my teeth started rotting away at the back because of all the acid flowing over them luckily my mum guessed what i was doing and came to my rescue she was my rock and i wouldnt have got over that without her either. i had been cutting myself badly through all this eating disorder stuff i am covered in scars on my arms, legs chest stomach feet wrists and neck. guess who was there... thats right my lovely supportive mum. its nice to know your parents are just outside the waiting room when your talking to counsellors or doctors about your problems. you can get better with or without the support of your parents but why not make it easier on yourself and tell them whats going on. dont worry about being a burden to them they will understand and want to help you all they can. i would be dead if it wasnt for the help support understanding and love my mother gave me. she wanted me to get better so helped me all she could... your parents will do the same and i can tell you now that they would prefer to know you need help and make sure you get it than not know and have you suffer alone. sorry this is a bit of a rant. all the best. you can get better if u really want to. Health Question & Answer