Posted by judy1 on December 7, 2000, at 18:23:36
In reply to Re: help!!!!!!!!!! I think my sister is cutting hersel, posted by Noa on December 7, 2000, at 16:45:56
Hi,
Noa's right, read the thread I'm still working through all the resources she and the wonderful support people here provided. Anyway, the Cutting book was a great place to start, the SAFE hotline is 1-800-DONT CUT- they have info and there's a program in Illinois (inpatient). But the first thing for me was admitting it to my shrink (well that got obvious when I needed stitches). So, if she's not in therapy she really needs to be. I, too, am bipolar but there are lots of reasons why people cut. For me it involves dissociation and I am getting a neuro workup for that. If she is aware she is doing it then that is her coping style for whatever emotion she is trying to suppress and it's a real unhealthy way to cope. I started younger than her and always hid it- I was deeply ashamed. If I had a big sister, I would want her to force me to get help with a therapist who understands why people self-injure and just be super supportive. If I can help any further, let me know. Take care, Judy
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