Many years ago, I had a big problem with cutting as well as overeating. Finally mastered the cutting with the help of a great therapist, but I still have the
scars (physical and emotional), especially on my left forearm and left thigh (I'm right-handed). Even now, health care workers will ask me about the scars
(are they cat scratches? or whatever) and I lie about them, but I never thought I would be tempted to cut myself again.
In the past year, I have overcome the overeating and lost 80 lbs. But now that I don't use overeating to deal with my anxieties and emotions, I'm suddenly tempted to cut myself again. I have moved away from my original therapis (like, 1200 miles away). I know a good therapist in my area now and will contact her if this urge continues, but I would appreciate the support of other cutters in a similar situation.
I am 55 years old, happily married, self-employed, taking care of a senile 89-yr-old mother. I exercise 7 days a week, take Lexapro and Remeron for depression, belong to a church and am a member of its vestry, but no one in that circle has a clue about self-injury...
Thanks,
Jean
In the past year, I have overcome the overeating and lost 80 lbs. But now that I don't use overeating to deal with my anxieties and emotions, I'm suddenly tempted to cut myself again. I have moved away from my original therapis (like, 1200 miles away). I know a good therapist in my area now and will contact her if this urge continues, but I would appreciate the support of other cutters in a similar situation.
I am 55 years old, happily married, self-employed, taking care of a senile 89-yr-old mother. I exercise 7 days a week, take Lexapro and Remeron for depression, belong to a church and am a member of its vestry, but no one in that circle has a clue about self-injury...
Thanks,
Jean
