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You didn't overreact at all, SI is serious and it seems that so many people don't see that. I've had friends make joke or apply it to the "emo" stereotype a lot. I always make a point of showing my distaste... I even had a friend who constantly threatened self-injury for attention's sake! >___< Luck...

Lets see... I started cutting about a year and three months ago when I was having terrible panic attacks. They'd come multiple times a day, no matter where I was or what I was doing. Most nights I'd resist sleep for as long as possible because I was afraid that something bad would happen to me. One ...

It's just general paranoia, no worries. lol... I would feel that way, no matter what, I think. I just need to have A) an excuse for being all alone, B) a quick way to hide the "evidence", and C) enough time to steady my nerves before/after. It takes a while and a lot of careful planning, but I'm usu...

Do you have a safe place to express yourself? It sounds like you feel vulnerable and like you don't have any privacy. I guess I don't have much privacy... I don't really feel safe unless no one is home or it's 4 am, lol. Even then I get paranoid. What sorts of coping strategies have you tried? I kn...

1. Why do I feel I need to hurt myself? What has brought me to this point? Despite the fact that I've already cut today, I keep thinking about the marks and about how faded they look. It may be because I've spent most of the day out and about; I haven't had the time to be alone and be empty and jus...

I know it's a human need, Plantt... but somehow I've got a limit on how much attention I can have before it's seeking. I think it's like this for me: I can have attention for good things (good marks, awards, etc) but anything I feel is negative or would bother others (unhappiness, fear, etc) should ...

I should involve myself more in school and really give it all I can... --is that something you could break up into really tiny pieces? like 'go to school monday' 'take notes during math' 'read one chapter of history' or something? can be a bit easier to realize that there *is* progress when things ...

1. Have you taken care of your physical wounds? If not, go do that now. We'll wait. Yes. 2. What had happened just before? I was watching TV... I wasn't really paying attention so I'm not sure what was actually on at the time. 3. What were you thinking and feeling? I was thinking about school comin...

I know what you mean... I often think about how there are people who are much worse off than myself and that they certainly deserve help before I do. I feel like my problems are pathetic in comparison and I should stop being so pathetic and lame... it sucks to feel like that, I know. Heh...

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M: I'm lying to you, everything I say and do is a damn lie. I'm way too good at faking it but sometimes I wonder if I want you to find out. But I know you'd blame him . D: I'm afraid that the next call I get about you will be the one telling me you're not okay anymore. Please get help... A: I feel l...

i know that this may sound stupid to you but im scared of the night and being lonely even if i know my parents are sleeping in their room i just dont feel safe at night time how can i make myself feel safe at night ? i get so scared and freaked out and sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night...

Why do I feel I need to hurt myself? What has brought me to this point? I feel guilty and worry that I'm only looking for attention. It bothers me because there are people worse off than myself. I feel angry because I don't want to stop and that makes me want to hurt even more. Have I been here bef...

Name: Laurel Are you currently trying to stop or reduce SI: Not really... I guess I'm not ready yet. If so what is your motivation: n/a Favorite coping skills: Chewing my nails... that way I'll be less likely to really make a mark just in case. Coping skills that work the least: rubbing my arms and...

:star: My MP3 player - music tends me calm me down, especially when I can sing to it :star: My best friend - she's the only one who knows :star: Tons of physics/philosophy books - I wouldn't be able to stand it if I couldn't be thinking about something new! lol :star: An empty journal with an infini...