Posted by Noa on May 22, 2000, at 9:20:25
In reply to Re: Bad Night, posted by quilter on May 21, 2000, at 23:55:56
> Nikki-
I agree with quilter. I don't know how long you have been on this med cocktail, but unless it is brand new and you are waiting for it to kick in, I would say it needs reexamining.As for those books, I would stay away from them while you are so vulnerable.
Also, if you can manage to prevent yourself from starting to do self-injury, I strongly urge you to. I have just read two books on the subject, and both talk about self-injury as a disorder that is an overlay to other disorders. So, on top of all the pain you are experiencing now, you would just have the added anguish of feeling compelled to hurt yourself. And it won't eliminate your current anguish, really. If it served as a release, it would be extremely temporary at best. Imagine the burden of having to hide scars, etc. on top of all the concealing of your problems you are already doing.
If you are still suicidal, and if you are in such agony that you are contemplating self-injury, I believe there is more that can be done by way of medication.
The stress reduction classes sound like they will be helpful, but they are not a substitute for therapy. You seem to need someone to talk to.
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