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by VowsOfSadness
Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:03 am
Forum: administrivia and technical support
Topic: Moderators?
Replies: 2
Views: 279

Moderators?

This is probably written on here somewhere and I skimmed over it, if so then just point me in the right direction, but just out of curiosity how does one become a moderator of a board?
by VowsOfSadness
Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:49 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Social anxiety
Replies: 21
Views: 968

I am getting over it pretty much now but about a year ago I was too afraid to leave the house because I didn't know what to do if people talked to me, I was so afarid of that situation (prob. more than dying). People would ask what I as afraid of, I would just say "People"
by VowsOfSadness
Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:45 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Dear Self-Injury
Replies: 1
Views: 79

Dear Self-Injury

*I wrote this last night after I had feelings that felt uncomfortable, 4 once it felt natural. There is mild lang (I think I dropped the F-bomb once) Dear Self-injury, I am mad right now, I am down-right pissed. I have a right to choose what I feel and those are the two feelings I choose to feel. Do...
by VowsOfSadness
Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:31 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: Not being loved
Replies: 9
Views: 217

its hard to be turned down especially when you put so much into loving a person. Just remember that you did everything you could, you can't make someone love you. And you are you, if he/she doesn't go for that then it wouldn't have worked out anyway because you have to be loved for yourself. "It tak...
by VowsOfSadness
Sat Feb 19, 2005 5:02 am
Forum: coping
Topic: I know I am getting better *add on if u want*
Replies: 17
Views: 643

I'm glad everyone is recognizing the little things that are improving. Depression will NEVER heal overnight but the road may become more visible if we acknowlage our little improvments (because in the end tehy add up)
by VowsOfSadness
Sat Feb 19, 2005 4:59 am
Forum: coping
Topic: ?What if I don't want to stop?
Replies: 13
Views: 620

I know what your going through in a way my razor is something that protects me and it's always there. It's almost an idol and SI is something (though done my 80% of my peers it would seem) is something I have all to myself, I almost feel if I took it away there wouldn't be anything left (*im recogni...
by VowsOfSadness
Sat Feb 19, 2005 4:55 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Should We Have To Hide?
Replies: 10
Views: 526

I wear short sleeves and for the most part have been met with kindness. My scars (even if only formed recently or 3 yrs ago) are something that I just don't feel like getting into to w/any stranger on the street. It's not that I'm ashamed when I go out if I wear short sleeves it just all depends on ...
by VowsOfSadness
Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:30 am
Forum: coping
Topic: what to do when si stops working? *trigs*
Replies: 8
Views: 286

I know how you feel, about 6 months or so ago when I went into the hospital SI had stopped working, it's tough because you are forced into coping skills, but maybe things will be getting better.
by VowsOfSadness
Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:03 am
Forum: coping
Topic: A coping survey for yourself
Replies: 177
Views: 13439

Name: AManda (vowsofsadness) currently trying to reduce SI :star: Motivation: Not a healthy coping skill :star: fav coping skills: Before questions, rubber band, music, coloring, breaking ice. :star: coping skills that work the least: drwing on myself, 3 minutes game, ice cubes in my hands :star: Sa...
by VowsOfSadness
Wed Feb 16, 2005 1:55 am
Forum: coping
Topic: A coping survey for yourself
Replies: 177
Views: 13439

A coping survey for yourself

This I figure is more for your own use then for a post, a little thing to make you more aware of whats going on, like a quick refrence. If you think there should be anyother questions added PM me or just put them on. You don't have to post your answers or any answers you are uncomfortable with. Name...
by VowsOfSadness
Wed Feb 16, 2005 12:37 am
Forum: coping
Topic: a curious friend-- need advice
Replies: 9
Views: 424

SI can be a curious thing for those people who do not partake in it, I remember a time when I was innocently curious about how someone could do this to themselves. If it makes you uncomfortable thell her so (or if its a He then him. Im sure its because she really cares. I am very open about SI (as i...
by VowsOfSadness
Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:34 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Questions to vent
Replies: 2
Views: 76

Thanks so much for posting...and for the hug I needed that
by VowsOfSadness
Sun Feb 13, 2005 11:01 pm
Forum: coping
Topic: After post
Replies: 0
Views: 43

After post

have you taken care of your physiacl wounds? if not, go do that now. we'll wait. yes what had happened just before? I was in the shower and I turned up the music so I couldn't hear my mum and dad yeling what were you thinking and feeling? Thinking there was too mach yelling in my head that I wasn't ...
by VowsOfSadness
Sun Feb 13, 2005 7:19 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Things Left Unsaid *LA*
Replies: 1872
Views: 82932

*****A VERY PRIVATE THOUGHT I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT



JOHN I THINK I AM FALLING FOR YOU
I DONT KNOW IF I HOPE OR HOPE NOT BUT I JUST NEED TO SAY IT AND SEE HOW IT FEELS.

I dont need a guy intruding on my life I need to focus on college and getting into Smith's. I dont need a relationship
by VowsOfSadness
Sun Feb 13, 2005 7:17 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Stressed...
Replies: 3
Views: 91

Is there anywhay you could talk to a guidence counsler or something about how you are having problems with too much work in classes or are you in college?
by VowsOfSadness
Sun Feb 13, 2005 7:15 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Questions to vent
Replies: 2
Views: 76

Questions to vent

i havent cut in a week or so, im having slight urges *doing this more to vent and understand urges* TRIGGERS * * * * * * * * Please be careful this may or may not trigger u *how will this situation or feeling change if i hurt myself? ---I will have something to feel sad about (since I am happy, but ...
by VowsOfSadness
Sun Feb 13, 2005 6:41 am
Forum: coping
Topic: I know I am getting better *add on if u want*
Replies: 17
Views: 643

I know I am getting better today because I went to a roller rink yesterday and skated. I can't believe I auctually went out and didn't even complain the whole time.
by VowsOfSadness
Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:35 am
Forum: coping
Topic: I know I am getting better *add on if u want*
Replies: 17
Views: 643

hey good job!!!!
by VowsOfSadness
Tue Feb 08, 2005 4:07 am
Forum: coping
Topic: I know I am getting better *add on if u want*
Replies: 17
Views: 643

I know I am getting better *add on if u want*

I know I am a step closer to getting better because...

I *wanted* to get up and get a shower today, I washed my hair and clothes!
by VowsOfSadness
Mon Feb 07, 2005 3:04 am
Forum: coping
Topic: how to deal with numbness? *trigs*
Replies: 5
Views: 197

sorry ur feeling so numb *hate when that happens* try getting with some friends watch a comedy try and make yourself start laughing keep, make yourself go out and do something that you used to liek. I dunno it is hard i kno