This is my first time posting on this site, so I will tell a little about myself.
My name is Taylor, I began s.i. when I was 14 years old, I am now 16. It is mostly from guilt, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I have wonderful family, great friends, and a great boyfriend… but nothing seems to relieve me as much as s.i.. I am trying to learn healthy alternatives and to completely give my problems over to God, so prayer for me would be extremely nice.
I just told my best friends about my SI, and it was very hard. They took it rough… but we are stronger because of it. I encourage everyone to talk to someone about their problem, and it would be nice to get some encouragement back. Thank you for reading this, comment if you would like to. I have to go to class now, haha.
Taylor
Hey taylor. My name is Sara. I’m 13. I started s.i. about 8 months ago and I have been doing it non-stop. I’ve been to the hospital 4 times and to outpatient programs 3 times. I’ve gone through about 3 theripists too.
That’s just a little about me. I will most definately pray for you! I kinda know how you feel, with the s.i. and all. I s.i. because of guilt ALOT! I’m very co-dependent too. But i hope we both get through this! Keep strong!
Hey.
I just had to comment back, because I felt like, for the first time, I found someone exactly like me. I’m 17, a junior in high school, and spent my whole junior year in and out of inpatient and outpatient programs or self injury. I was recently discharged from my latest program, but when I told my therapist I was still injuring, he recommended I start coming to the weekly sessions in Naperville on Wednesday nights.
Anywho- I just feel like you said everything I wanted to say. As for encouragement- are you still injuring? And are you in some sort of program right now?
I feel funny offering you advice or encouragement, considering I’m in the same boat, but I DO want you to know that I admire you for posting that. You seem like a really strong person, and that alone shows that you can overcome self injury.
Hope that was somewhat helpful…. : )
-Olivia
Oh yeah, and I will, too, be praying for you!! : )
Hey!
You have my prayers =] I started when I was 14 too. I still struggle with it and I’m almost 20 now. But, just by signing up, your on the right path. Be strong and take care. =]
Hey i just wanted you to know that I completely feel the same way as you do and you seem to be a lot like me. So you’re not alone. And i definitely will pray for you too! email me anytime, if you wanna talk. =]gods2weety@yahoo.com
even though i don’t know u personally, i’m so proud of you for having the courage to tell someone you trust! and even though it was rough, you two made it through. i hope you can get the help you need. <3
Faith is the backbone in my recovery. “Give it to God” — give Him your thoughts and urges of to hurt yourself. Give Him the thoughts whenever they come to you…
I’m currently working a “Christian 12 Step Program” and I’m finding it very helpful because of the strong faith component. I don’t know if they have one for teens or not, but I bet there is one out there.
I’m here if you ever need or want to talk purpleagent711@sbcglobal.net .