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I Feel Like Hurting Myself

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I won't, it's just an impulse that will fade eventually. Just struggling with some added stresss in my life, feeling overwhelmed and pulls in to many directions.

I need away for a bit, took a long drive tonight to try and get my thoughts back in place.

See the psychiatrist tomorrow, struggling with a lot of sadness, going back to see T on Tuesday for a check-in. Feeling abandoned, that always makes me feel like hurting myself.

Just needed to get this out.
 
Distraction is usually what works for me when I have impulses to do things I shouldn't do. And it can't just be watching a movie--it has to really occupy my mind. A lot of times I'll do something while watching TV or a movie--like playing sudoku or coloring.
 
I need a run, but I'm down because of an injury. It'll be another 3-4 days before I can get out....

I'm keeping distracted, doing all the right things, just had to say it out loud.
 
Distraction is usually what works for me when I have impulses to do things I shouldn't do. And it can't ju...
perhaps that is what i need to do....i'm trying to keep away from the blades and pills but i just keep thinking "why not? why not take the pain away just one more time?" I cannot understand why i am so worthless
 
I need a run, but I'm down because of an injury. It'll be another 3-4 days before I can get out.......
I am in that same place now....not the running as i am immobile anyway due to a muscle disease but in the fact that6 i will be ok it is just trying to get the feelings to pass
 
Praying for you

Have you tried listening to music and daydreaming for a distraction?
 
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