Posted by Penny on October 14, 2003, at 9:02:32
In reply to self-injury in therapy, posted by cubic_me on October 14, 2003, at 8:42:14
Oh, I'm so sorry you feel like a freak.
You're not a freak.
(repeat after me: I'm not a freak!)
You're in a lot of pain. And you were trying to open up about painful things, and the SI was automatic. Forgive yourself.
Truly - I think this might be a good opportunity for you - you were also able to tell her what you were doing. That's a good forward step.
You said she seemed surprised - what did she say when you told her what you had been doing?
P
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