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Mengmengie

719d

I cut again. this time much deeper. I was overwhelmed. I don't do it much. last time I can remember was last year. an old friend was passive and ignorant about my sister being in a diabetic/sedative coma. I had my worst panic attack, almost fainted, couldn't sleep. my family is a wreck. she has positive moments, but also troubling ones but she seems as strong and determined as always. she's just a mom to me. we're 19 years apart. it was horrible but I felt euphoric and could sleep again after. she'll be upset. her arms are covered in self harm scars. I write, draw, read and try to rest but she's always lingering over all of us. no one knows this feeling unless they've gone through it. but when you just need to talk, I have no one. she pissed me off. telling me people drift apart. no. they don't. one waits and the other just never tried and never saw you as a part of their life. it's more but I'm not sorry I cut

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    • gangrene

      719d

      You are not alone. I've been struggling with self harm since I was 10 and I'm 24 now. It's a challenge every day. It's such an easy coping strategy once you start. I feel with you when you say you don't feel bad about it. I know that when I relapse the people I care about will be upset but it isn't about them. It's about me. I haven't relapsed in about six months. But if you ask the people close to me it's been almost two years. I only have two close friends and one shares my struggles but she doesn't like to talk about it. I don't know how you feel about medication but I've finally found a combo that actually helps me and it's a big reason I haven't had a relapse. Before I found that, weed saved my life and continues to. If you need a friend or an ear to vent to, I volunteer šŸ’›

    • Niniluv

      719d

      This isnā€™t advice unfortunately but I hope things get better for you in your journey. Although I guess I have a question for both of you @gangrene @ mengmengie. Iā€™ve never actually cut before but Iā€™ve thought about it for years and got to the point where Iā€™ll leave what we can call cat scratches. My anxiety thankfully doesnā€™t actually let me cut but I donā€™t want to get to the point where I actually do it one day. Its very weird when I get the urge my right arm tingles and I just know thats where Iā€™m supposed to do it. Any advice or what should I tell my therapist? Also I just remembered this may not be for everyone but tattoo markers have been super helpful for me kind of simulates that sensation for me. Worth a shot and remember pain is temporary, thinking about it ā€œin the futureā€ sense helps me also.

    • gangrene

      719d

      You are not alone. I've been struggling with self harm since I was 10 and I'm 24 now. It's a challenge every day. It's such an easy coping strategy once you start. I feel with you when you say you don't feel bad about it. I know that when I relapse the people I care about will be upset but it isn't about them. It's about me. I haven't relapsed in about six months. But if you ask the people close to me it's been almost two years. I only have two close friends and one shares my struggles but she doesn't like to talk about it. I don't know how you feel about medication but I've finally found a combo that actually helps me and it's a big reason I haven't had a relapse. Before I found that, weed saved my life and continues to. If you need a friend or an ear to vent to, I volunteer šŸ’›

      • Mengmengie

        719d

        @gangrene I hear people talking about weed. I'm 26. I just hate the smell and my dad and his brothers used weed and pills. My dad's mind is messed up with his system. Plus I still live with my parents. I don't mind hearing. I've been looking into ketamine pill therapy. It's just too expensive right now but it's getting approved by states. The fda already did approve it. But yeah, one you do it, it's hard to stop. This is my second. I sneak it but it's an addiction. Once you start and it works, you can always fall back into it. It's sad, painful, messy, but so calming for me. I do take medication for depression anxiety panic disorder and insomnia, so I'm open.

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