Posted by Shar on March 16, 2001, at 3:46:24
In reply to Re: cutting not in control- to all, posted by judy1 on March 15, 2001, at 21:47:46
Judy,
I get so concerned about you! I know you will be ok, and I was happy to see you got right in touch with your doc and didn't wait in agony til things felt worse. That's a very healthy thing to do to take care of yourself--quick action on behalf of yourself.I suppose it would be really impossible for you to get rid of all of the sharp objects in your home. Does it get down to the purpose of cutting? What I heard was to be able to feel something, anything. Or, to feel in control. Does that fit for you?
The times I've harmed myself haven't been cutting, but the purpose was to express rage the way a helpless, powerless person could--against the self. But I think cutting may be different.
Anyhow, Judy, we're all sick, so that's sort of a given (in my head at least) and I don't worry about it. Maybe you could not worry about it.
You are a strong, courageous woman. Hang in there.
Shar
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