Other Today I Self Harmed

[Riot]

I ended up just telling him, I was pretty numbed out. Link Removed I'm pretty sure I pissed him off or something.

 

[Milo's papa]

@Riot, I'm really glad to hear you were able to put voice to what happened. It took a lot of courage to do that.

It really doesn't surprise me that your T would react harshly to this type of news. My wife's T has a really big problem with her when she hurts herself. She has issues with feeling pain from anything, so he gets really concerned when she self harms intentionally. There have been a few trips to the ER because she cut too deep. Now they are working on her attempts to handle things that come right out of the oven or putting her hands under hot water without even noticing it.

I'm not saying that your T was justifies in being "abrupt" with you. There are different ways he could have dealt with it. I sure hope you are OK.

Be strong and don't give in to any bad thoughts or feelings.

My thoughts are with you.

 

[RavenGirl]

@Riot , I don't think you pissed him off. He probably seemed abrupt because of the seriousness of the situation. If he wouldn't of been so serious he would of seemed like he was treating it as an insignificant thing. Just wait and see how your next session unfolds, I'm sure everything will be work out ok. Hang in there and try not to read to much into it. :hug:;)

 

[sun seeker]

I'm sorry you're struggling so. No words of wisdom occur to me, but I am thinking of you. Hugs if you accept. :hug::hug::hug:

 

[Riot]

@Milo's papa, thank you. I was surprised he just commanded that I show him, given that everything I've read indicates most therapists won't do that. However, I'm pretty sure if he hadn't stated it that way, I would not have, and I think in the end, albeit embarrassing, it helps.

@RavenGirl, you bring up a good point, thank you. It's definitely something to consider.

@sun seeker, thanks again. <3

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

Sounds to me like you might see someone else who keeps their emotions out it.

My therapist who I have only just started working with, keeps gets me grounded when I am overwhelmed, and if I self harmed she would probably ask me if I was safe at the moment. And then if yes, find out what was going on.

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

of course this is why I won't see a male therapist. Ego gets in the way

 

[Riot]

@hurtingbadly, this post is super old, but in any event, I'm with the same therapist, and quite frankly he rocks. :)

For what it's worth.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I understand the need to cut somewhat, to release the pain and get pain relief in a negative way. It was a coping skill for you before and as you are in therapy, it is three steps forwards two steps back so it has its ebbs and flows.

I am so relieved to hear that you did not do any severe damage. I hope between you and your therapist you both will arrive at some sort of compromise and needed skills to cope in the future when this happens again..Thinking of you and wish the best for you.:hug:

 

[Riot]

@gizmo, thanks, but this post is ancient history in regards to the therapeutic alliance. The post was just necro'd. :)

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

I understand the need to cut somewhat, to release the pain and get pain relief in a negative way. It was...

@gizmo Ditto that was an old coping skill 20 years ago, this time around so far I have been able to remarkably stay safe even with SI. I don't want to go back to past behavior that actually prevented me from getting real help, as the only help I go was to make me safe.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Oh I failed to look at the date, my bad. This will teach me.