Posted by Craig on March 27, 2001, at 2:59:38
In reply to Again to Craig, posted by judy1 on March 26, 2001, at 13:19:23
Judy, I wish I knew a way that would help you stop the self-injury. It must be terrifying. I haven't cut myself, but have tried different ways of shocking myself out of it. When I was in my twenties, I went through a phase of punching walls. What sort of things does your therapist suggest you do to ground yourself?
I quit therapy in 1988. I just can't go through it anymore. In 1998, I began seeing a psychopharmacologist and he is my only connection to the mental health field. He dxed me bipolar II and has me on Lamictal, Topamax and Zyprexa. I'm better than I was, but still have a ways to go.
After all that you have been through Judy, it amazes me how hard you still keep fighting to get well. I have a great deal of respect for you. I read many of your posts and usually have some idea of what's going on in your life; and yet no matter how much pain you are in, you still reach out to help others. How can I help you?
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> Hi,
> So you are in therapy now? I read about the Chicago doc, and know about all the scandals surrounding him. I'm very sorry you had to go through such negative experiences. My therp mentioned a hosp. specializing I think in dissociation and SIB (I'll say SIB now because people say SI for suicidal ideation, and while I experience that- my cutting isn't part of it). Anyway I freaked, maybe you saw the thread- I've also had very negative experiences in hospitals. I think my dr.'s main goal is to get my rapid cycling to stop- if I'm not depressed I don't dissociate or self injure. I wish you could find a shrink/therapist to trust, I know how difficult that is and feel very fortunate to have mine. I KNOW he won't hurt me, and that is everything for me. Please let me know how you are and what kind of treatment/meds you are doing, if any. Take care, judy
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