I am old, really old, 46. I have been injuring sense I was 18 and have been through a lot. I have done just about every thing that you can do to injure. No one ever know but my wife until she passed in 07 and sense then I really don’t care who knows. I still battle it. I want to stop for me but it does it’s job too well. This week has been really bad and I am having a lot of trouble. I may have to go back in the hospital which I have been to many times to count. For SI and suicide attempts. They are not the same…… Well that’s it in a nut shell. I really hope that all you young people can get a hold on this and can overcome. Good luck one and all….
Well, I don’t think you’re old first of all. And I don’t care if you’re 106, you still have to keep fighting. I hope things start to get better. Hang in there. You’ve made it this long; it’s always too early to give up
You are definitely NOT old. I am 42 and have been injuring since I was 12. I am alone right now because my partner of 10 yrs left me due to my SI.
Being by yourself is difficult after you have spent so much time with someone else. Do you have some hobbies or activities you can do? Even going for a walk might help. I find that i need to stay busy to keep my mind from wandering. Stay strong and I hope you dont end up in the hospital but if that is where you need to be then do it. Lets “old” folk stick together!
I’m 36. I took the program in 2006, when it was in Illinois. Best decision I’ve ever made. I learned so much, but I have to face the fact that I will ALWAYS suffer with the struggle to fight self injurious behaviours. Every day is a struggle. And yes, it becomes absolutely exhausting. Just know you’re not alone! We’re all stronger together, as a group.