Angels333Senior Contributor
Self Harm
It's ruining my life
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Self Harm
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Re: Self Harm
Sleep is not a safe thing for me so I won't take meds. I've tried @Bow elastics and ice but they don't work. Things that involve moving my body combined with sensory feedback work better so I spend a fair bit of time walking around barefoot in the backyard.
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BowSenior Contributor
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I’m sorry that sleep is not a safe thing for you. It must be exhausting @Former-Member i have heard of the barefoot thing.
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Angels333Senior Contributor
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@Former-Member it is an awful addiction. I'm so hurting for you right now. I can only agree with what @Bow has said about distraction. I have borderline and cptsd and Major depression and sticking with DBT really helped me. Just a thought, if you like sensory responses are you near the surf? Can you dip your feet in the ocean? Or a local pool? I have to cover up due to effects of SH and I'm very self concious but the water really helps me.
XOXO ANGELS333
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Angels333Senior Contributor
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Hey @Bow @Former-Member @MDT @TAB @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @eth @Molliex @Adge @Shaz51 @Bunniekins @Appleblossom @Former-Member sorry to those I missed..
I'm working in the pool everyday this week it's a difficult shift. I really don't want to go and I was triggered yesterday, still reeling but I don't think I'll act on any urges, well I hope not!
I have been a little quiet on the forum over the last 6 weeks, I have been struggling with work and TAFE and Christmas was busy.
I was also unsubscribed to certain threads somehow and all my sane forum history was deleted from my email, pretty sure I did that by mistake....
anyway I have to go to work now,
Talk to y'all later....
XOXO ANGELS333
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ethSenior Contributor
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Hope today is a better day for you @Angels333
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Angels333Senior Contributor
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Thanks @eth I'm at work now about to get into the pool. I hope you have an awesome day xx
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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❤️ @Angels333 ....
👋💕 @eth
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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@Angels333 Take it one day at a time Hon - a cliche I know but looking ahead at what you need to do this week can be overwhelming - especially working at the pool everyday knowing how much anxiety that produces for you. Maybe make a plan for each day - what you can realistically achieve with TAFE studies and tick it off when you are done. The forum and your friends are here when you can check in and/or need support so don't worry about anyone here right now - just look after yourself Hon 
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TABSenior Contributor
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thanks for the update @Angels333 and think of the money as you used to say to me 
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work rang out of blue yest wanted me to do couple days needed admin stuff today said yes, then realised I couldnt do it. Made a messof it . Oh well.
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MDTSenior Contributor
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Hi @Angels333
Its good to hear from you either way
Its good to hear from you either way
