Self-Mutilation/"Cutting"

[sherr34]

Well here goes my story. I used to cut as well. It was a way for me to release the emotional pain that I was feeling inside and made my mind deal on the outward pain. I at times still feel like I want to cut because the emotions and stress tend to get to be to much for me, but I dont do it anymore because I remember how painful it was to cut myself and I have not cut in over a year and I too also have Bipolar disorder.

[sherr34]

I go to counseling for my bipolar and I started out two years ago going once a week and I now go once a month. God is good.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by sherr34

Well here goes my story. I used to cut as well. It was a way for me to release the emotional pain that I was feeling inside and made my mind deal on the outward pain. I at times still feel like I want to cut because the emotions and stress tend to get to be to much for me, but I dont do it anymore because I remember how painful it was to cut myself and I have not cut in over a year and I too also have Bipolar disorder.

Sher,

Thank you for sharing your story. While you were getting counseling for the 'cutting'; what techniques did you use to change your behavior?

I know I have had my clients wear a rubber band and when they feel like cutting they can flick themselves with the rubber band to remind themselves not to cut. This way they can 'feel' the pain but not harm themselves.

Just curious as to what you may have used?
Blessings, Rhoni

[sherr34]

I guess my technique was remembering by seeing the scares which I still have today and how painful it is so that is how I stopped.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by sherr34

I guess my technique was remembering by seeing the scares which I still have today and how painful it is so that is how I stopped.

Yes, Scars are a reminder of past pain and hurt, but also the goodness and mercy of God at how far He has brought you.



Thank you again for sharing your story.
Blessings, Rhoni