Posted by wendy0006 on May 4, 2005, at 16:26:56
In reply to Re: cutting, posted by minnewa on April 1, 2005, at 0:26:39
I have been a cutter and self-injurer since I was 9 and would try to draw blood with syringes. I have scars all over from different methods, but usually i just cut. There is a book called, "The Bright Red Scream" that is very good. I thought the title was perfect because when I cut I feel like I am somehow trying to show my inner pain with outer scars.
It is commonly said that most women with depression who cut have Borderline Personality Disorder. Try to find a psych with a good familiarity with this.
There is treatment called Dialectical Behavior Therapy originated by Dr. Marsha Linehan - she has books out. You could try to find a therapist skilled in that treatment. They teach you distress tolerance and other skills to specifically help borderlines and others with intense emotions.
Good luck, wendy
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