Oh don't worry both of you. I stopped self-harming for the most part over a year ago now. I try not to think about it too much or even let the idea into slip into my head, but I don't think I'm in too much danger of starting again. It was just a coping mechanism at the time that allowed me to just shut everything else out. But really? Okay it takes some of reality away for a few minutes, but it only get's worse afterwards. It's really not worth it all the grief it brings and I realize that now.
I'm sure one day I'll find a way to be happy with myself and comfortable in my own skin. I've tried talking to a councilor in college a few months back, but ended up just shutting down completely, nothing but tears and just not being able to say much. I think I just need the right people in my life to support me and give me confidence that I can be myself and to defend that.
Is it normal to wear a coat all the time?
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Oh don't worry both of you. I stopped self-harming for the most part over a year ago now. I try not to think about it too much or even let the idea into slip into my head, but I don't think I'm in too much danger of starting again. It was just a coping mechanism at the time that allowed me to just shut everything else out. But really? Okay it takes some of reality away for a few minutes, but it only get's worse afterwards. It's really not worth it all the grief it brings and I realize that now.
I'm sure one day I'll find a way to be happy with myself and comfortable in my own skin. I've tried talking to a councilor in college a few months back, but ended up just shutting down completely, nothing but tears and just not being able to say much. I think I just need the right people in my life to support me and give me confidence that I can be myself and to defend that.