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I really need help
Iv been cutting (selfharm) 4 long time and iv told my boyfriend I'm gonna stop but he dosnt trust/believe I'm capable of doing it and I know I can but I can feel my blood presser going up and it's horrible and I just wanted 2 know if there any way 2 stop me felling like this thank u xxx
I get what you mean by the "blood pressure going up" feeling. You're referring to the feeling of stress and being overwhelmed emotionally that usually leads to the cutting, yeah? I've been there. I won't say I never think about cutting anymore even after two years of success. I think about it when things get bad. After all, that endorphin release feels so good when things aren't feeling so great.
But you have to learn to redirect your thoughts. I second the suggestion of seeking therapy to deal with this as it does help so very much just to have someone you can talk to and help you learn techniques to curb the desire and figure out your triggers and warning symptoms.
My therapist recommended to me to grab a piece of ice. Hold it in your hand. Let it melt completely. It will burn like heck, but it won't do any damage to you. While it's melting, distract yourself by starting an activity you enjoy or watching a happy movie you enjoy or listening to some music. Usually, the feeling will have passed by the time the ice finishes melting.
Journal when you start feeling that overwhelming urge and feeling. Explore what's deep inside under that urge. What is going on that's making you want to cut? Is there anything you can do to change the circumstances that are leading to that? Is there a certain person who is causing the stress? Can you avoid them without it being a detriment to your life?
Things like this do help. Keep us updated!
But you have to learn to redirect your thoughts. I second the suggestion of seeking therapy to deal with this as it does help so very much just to have someone you can talk to and help you learn techniques to curb the desire and figure out your triggers and warning symptoms.
My therapist recommended to me to grab a piece of ice. Hold it in your hand. Let it melt completely. It will burn like heck, but it won't do any damage to you. While it's melting, distract yourself by starting an activity you enjoy or watching a happy movie you enjoy or listening to some music. Usually, the feeling will have passed by the time the ice finishes melting.
Journal when you start feeling that overwhelming urge and feeling. Explore what's deep inside under that urge. What is going on that's making you want to cut? Is there anything you can do to change the circumstances that are leading to that? Is there a certain person who is causing the stress? Can you avoid them without it being a detriment to your life?
Things like this do help. Keep us updated!
Cutting yourself to make yourself bleed will not lower blood pressure.
If you feel your blood pressure is up, make an appointment to see your doctor to check your blood pressure. The doctor would take a few readings over a period of a few weeks to determine how high it was and whether you would need to be put on any medication.
With the self harming, you do need to get counselling help. But cutting yourself you are exposing your body to potential bacteria. There is no need to hurt or punish yourself by self harming.
Talk to your doctor to refer you to a counsellor who deals with matters of this nature to help you.
Best wishes.
If you feel your blood pressure is up, make an appointment to see your doctor to check your blood pressure. The doctor would take a few readings over a period of a few weeks to determine how high it was and whether you would need to be put on any medication.
With the self harming, you do need to get counselling help. But cutting yourself you are exposing your body to potential bacteria. There is no need to hurt or punish yourself by self harming.
Talk to your doctor to refer you to a counsellor who deals with matters of this nature to help you.
Best wishes.
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