I am doing something called the IB diploma and one of the requirements is that we write a 4000 word research paper. Since im taking psychology this year i decided to do mine on self injury. I used to self injure and occasionally still do but not often enough that i thought it would interfere with my ability to write this paper. I actually thought that since i was invested in the subject it would help me write the paper
my therapist advised me against it and i didnt listen
Now im stuck with my research topic and though i’ll do it, i find myself constantly comparing my own situation to the information i am given, and sometimes being triggered by the information
I guess thats what i get for being stubborn :/
Use the decision to your advantage. Skip over the triggering stuff – you don’t need to add graphic descriptions of self injury to have a good research paper. Focus on ways to get help! Perhaps it will be helpful in the long run, even though it is difficult at times.
The “stubborn” part of people who self injure, is what helps them SURVIVE and come out the other side. It sounds like this is very hard, but with help and support you can get through it. Keep getting support in therapy and reaching out for support here. Only do as much as you can handle at any one time.
Best wishes.
Pam