Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by nahkoe

I have an eating disorder, for the most part I'm able to manage it (after a whole lot of years of working on it, and the reasons for it), but when I find myself in a situation where I feel out of control, I go right back to it. Right now, it's definitely evident, but not like it has been in the past. I don't consider it a thing of the past, even though I'm definitely managing things better right now than I ever have during a "storm" before.

I also smoke. Not all the time, only when I "need to". I am a fortunate person who doesn't get addicted, for me quitting is simply not buying another pack. This is by far the most prominent behavior for me, it's always been what I immediately turn to when I start sinking (I also have a history of depression, and smoking is how I've medicated that in the past) or when I'm suddenly in a situation that brings up a lot of skeletons from my past.

I am learning better ways to deal with pain, I've realized more about the nature and character of God lately than I could begin to expound on. For those of you who've been praying, this is where you know your prayers have made a difference. I have begun to learn to trust God. I have been learning that letting go of hurt is very safe when it's God I'm letting have it. There is far more comfort available in God than anything else I've ever turned to, and the more I turn to Him, the more He proves Himself to me, the more I find myself able to trust Him, the easier it is for me to turn to Him and not other things.

Thank you Nakoe for being so transparent. Many of us are praying for you.

Love & Blessings, Rhoni

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Sherri

I don't mean "consciously" replacing the blood of Jesus; just in a deceived demonic sense. I tend to believe that the problem is demonic in nature.

Originally Posted by Blubayou

My first contact with someone who was a cutter, one of my roommates witnessed to a girl who had a history of self mutilation. It was dealt with as a spiritual ( demonic) issue and she was prayed for. This person did get the HG and was baptised in Jesus Name. But I do not know what happened to the girl. I think God was the answer but I do know she had some deep rooted problems that should have been dealt with in counseling. My heart goes out to people who struggle with these kind of issues. I have great admiration for people like Rhoni, who work with them.

Thank you Sherri & Blubayou for your comments. There are some things that are demonic in nature, and there may be some people who struggle with demonic forces which cause them to act out/cut, but the majority of cutters are not acting out of demonic oppression or depression but out of life's situations in which they have had little to no control.

I have a client who was worried about a family member who cuts and I asked her what she does when she is trying to "self-soothe"? She said, "I eat". I said, "The how is this any different from your family member who cuts"? She answered, "I guess it is the same...it is what I can control." I said exactly. Both harm self, the cutting, as well as the overeating.

What do you do to self-soothe? And don't tell me you all pray! LOL

Blessings, Rhoni

P.S. All things in life are not related to demonic forces or angelic beings...some things are just the natural state of man, of which Solomon says..."There is nothing new under the sun"!

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Thank you Nakoe for being so transparent. Many of us are praying for you.

Love & Blessings, Rhoni

Thank you Rhoni. I know there are so many praying for me.

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by nahkoe

Thank you Rhoni. I know there are so many praying for me.

I have been thinking of you all day and the song just keeps coming to mind and I think I sent it to you... Jesus can work it out

Love you girl!!!

Heading to walmart to finish school supplies AGAIN (didnt I say that last night too? lol) This time we are gonna finish I promise!!!

Oh and I have 2 backpacks to bring or send you also!!!! And some school supplies... and dont forget my email

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

What do you do to self-soothe? And don't tell me you all pray! LOL

I'll answer again..lol

I'm learning to play bass guitar, and acoustic guitar. Playing is very, very soothing for me.

I listen to music. (preferably while doing something else)

I'm learning how to translate directly from Hebrew.

Helping other people is also soothing for me. I just have to be careful I don't take on too much emotionally that's not mine, and that I don't neglect myself for someone else.

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

I have been thinking of you all day and the song just keeps coming to mind and I think I sent it to you... Jesus can work it out

Love you girl!!!

Heading to walmart to finish school supplies AGAIN (didnt I say that last night too? lol) This time we are gonna finish I promise!!!

Oh and I have 2 backpacks to bring or send you also!!!! And some school supplies... and dont forget my email

I will get to your email! lol Right now I'm just trying not to forget...you know..underwear or something else stupid.

And please do BRING those to me. I'd so absolutely love to meet you. Bring Rhoni along when you come. lol

Hey...T....you sent me a LOT of songs...any more hints so I can find that one?

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by nahkoe

I will get to your email! lol Right now I'm just trying not to forget...you know..underwear or something else stupid.

And please do BRING those to me. I'd so absolutely love to meet you. Bring Rhoni along when you come. lol

Hey...T....you sent me a LOT of songs...any more hints so I can find that one?

Um let me think who its by.... Dr Charles hayes but I know thats not who I had it by... I will resend it later when I get back LOL

[1Corinth2v4]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Have you ever, or do you know someone who "cuts"? Do you know why? Is it fatal? Is it chronic? Is it temporary?

Just curious,
Rhoni

I cut one every now and then!

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4

I cut one every now and then!

[George]

The cases I have been familiar with were caused from sexual abuse. It is tragic to know someone can be that desperate. Blessings to you for helping the wounded.