SI - Secret Pain Personal experience, coping strategies and links for selfinjurers and their friends/family. http://secretpain.netfirms.com/SecretPain.html
Self-assessment Of Self-injury Urges Assessing your immediate need to selfinjure. By answering them, you canbe sure you ve done your best not to self-injure. As Kharre says, http://buslist.org/questions.html
Extractions: The questions differ a little bit every time, but I will not cut if I cannot answer them. [...] The most important questions on the list are #'s 4 to 6. In the beginning I would give myself little half-assed answers, but as each month passed my answers to myself became more detailed and I began to learn things about myself. I also found out that I can lessen or avoid stress, rather than running blindly into it. It also used to be that #8's answer was always 'yes', but now it is way more often a 'no'. What this exercise is doing is helping me learn how to identify my emotions and stressors, which is a very important part for me, because those are the things that drive me to SI. To make answering the questions easier, I've created a form for you to answer them in. Bookmark this page and come back here when the urge to harm yourself is strong. To use this form, enter the address you want your answers sent to, type in the answers, and press submit. A mail message with your answers will be sent to the address you specify. You are the only person who will see this message; it will not be sent to me.
New Page 53 http://www.bradley.edu/eddev/cwc/Cutting - Self-Injury Page - Panel.html
Bodies Under Siege Webring Webring for sites dealing with selfinjury. Sites must include some information on self-injurious behavior. http://www.angelfire.com/or/kharreshome/busring.html
Extractions: By Dana Sullivan (WebMD) Lauren McEntire was 17 the first time she intentionally cut herself. She was sitting in a darkened movie theater next to a boy who was her best friend. On the other side of him sat his new girlfriend. "I was jealous. I was scared he wouldn't be my friend anymore," she says, two years later from her home in Austin, Texas. "But I didn't know how to tell him how I felt."
Self-injury Forum The selfinjury Forum - a quarterly newsletter for people who self-harm and thoseworking with them. Contains self-injury Forum Annual Subscription Form. Name. http://freespace.virgin.net/basement.project/Self-injury Forum.htm
Extractions: Publications list Contents Page Fact Sheet - self-harm The Self-injury Forum - a quarterly newsletter for people who self-harm and those working with them. Contains: v News v Letters v Views v Opportunities for networking v Discussion v Self-help ideas v Creative writing Subscription rates: Organisations and workers £20 per year, individuals who self-harm £10 per year. To subscribe please complete the form below and send with your cheque to: The Self-injury Forum, c/o PO Box 5 Abergavenny Self-injury Forum Annual Subscription Form Name Post (if worker) Organisation (if applicable) Address Town Postcode Phone I am a worker / organization/ individual (cross out what does not apply) I enclose £20 / £10 (cross out what does not apply)
Error Due To Perspective - Self-Injury A personal site discussing depression, selfinjury, and aspects of being out as a cutter. Includes information for friends/family of self-injurers. http://ms.parallax.tripod.com/si.html
Extractions: SI is an issue that is very close to my heart. I have evolved into this condition of being "out" about cutting - although I have not self-injured in a very long time, I have decided not to waste any more time or energy hiding anymore. As self-injury is still taboo, very few pages address the public experience of being a cutter. From that, what follows are just my explanations for those who aren't, some comfort for those who are, and some suggestions of my own on how to cope, both as a cutter and a friend of, or as a family member to a cutter. Lately, I've seen alot of really cheesey pages on self-injury that don't offer the reader much else besides uninvolved speculation, regurgitated information (unhindered by credit to where it came from), and stereotypes of cutters. Other pages set out to make cutters look like world vision commercials - stranded helpless self-victims who need a pat on the back and your help. Unhappy teenagers buying into a new trend, the neo-braincandy of X Generational depression. Marilyn Manson fandom taken the same way as wearing tartan for the Bay City Rollers. I decided to make a page so that if somebody tries to find it, another viewpoint on self-injury can be found.
Extractions: Anne Sexton If you cause physical harm to your body in order to deal with overwhelming feelings, know that you have nothing to be ashamed of. It's likely that you're keeping yourself alive and maintaining psychological integrity with the only tool you have right now. It's a crude and ultimately self-destructive tool, but it works; you get relief from the overwhelming pain/fear/anxiety in your life. The prospect of giving it up may be unthinkable, which makes sense; you may not realize that self-harm isn't the only or even best coping method around. For many people who self-injure, though, there comes a breakthrough moment when they realize that change is possible, that they can escape, that things can be different. They begin to believe that other tools do exist and begin figuring out which of these non-self-destructive ways of coping work for them. This site exists to help you come closer to that moment.
Tamar Adler Massage Therapy Muscular therapy, AstonPatterning, movement education, cranio sacral, deep tissue, injury work, and Reike. Information about massage and self-care tips. http://www.TheTamarTouch.com
BIBRI: Body Image Betrayal And Related Issues Devoted to speaking out about Eating Disorders and related issues including therapy abuse, selfinjury (cutting), domestic violence, child abuse, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Also includes links to treatment and help through other sites and chat. http://www.bibri.com
Myths About Self-Injury eMail Us. self-injury is a failed suicide attempt. There is a risk thatself-injury may also result in an unintentional suicide by accident. http://www.teenhealthcentre.com/teens/mentalhealth/selfinjury/sel01.htm
Extractions: False , self-injury is often a way to continue living and cope with whatever is going on in their life without having to attempt suicide. This does not mean that all cuts to the wrist are not suicide attempts, but most people who self-injure know exactly how deep they can cut before they risk dying. There is a risk that self-injury may also result in an unintentional suicide by accident. Also, this does not mean that self-injury never triggers feelings of suicide and many self-abusers feel very suicidal at times and may have made attempt in the past. Just because it is not a form of suicide doesnt make it any less serious or less dangerous a choice. OK, now think about this one, arent there better ways to get attention? One could dye their hair blue or walk around naked! Self-injury is a coping strategy and usually one that involves covering it up, not showing it off. Self-injury is a sign of distress. Self-injury is untreatable. Its hopeless.
Safehaven Information on selfinjury and related issues. Message board, chat, personal stories and poetry. http://www.homestead.com/secret_scars/safehaven.html
Extractions: Email Me Sign/View Guestbook Dear Visitor: Thank you for visiting Secret Scars. For a long time, this site was my way of coping with being a self harmer and eventually overcoming it. The good news is, I have not self harmed in over 3 years. The sad news is, I no longer have the time or energy to devote to this site. I am NOT closing Secret Scars down. I have recieved so many emails over the years telling me how much of a help this site is. Therefore, I will keep it open. However, I will no longer be updating. I am no longer taking submissions (questionnaires, stories, poetry, etc). However, I do suggest you fill out these for your own personal interest, They can be very helpful tools in learning about yourself and why you self harm. I may be able to at some point come back and once again take submissions. I really hope to. Just right now it is not fair of me to to keep having you guys submit stuff and not putting it up. I am still available by email if you need to talk to someone. Thank you once again for visitng and please continue to come to this site for help. None of the info has been removed. Please be safe and know that you are all special. Secret Scars Staff Link to Here Links Awards Won ... What is Self Harm?
UMHS - Self-Injury selfinjury. self-injury is the act of deliberately destroying body tissue,at times to change a way of feeling. Why do adolescents self-injure? http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/umselfin.htm
Extractions: T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Self-Injury Self-injury is the act of deliberately destroying body tissue, at times to change a way of feeling. Self-injury is seen differently by groups and cultures within society. This appears to have become more popular lately, especially in adolescents. The causes and severity of self-injury can vary. Some forms may include: carving scratching branding marking picking, and pulling skin and hair
Rainbows Of Hope Information and support for selfinjury and suicide. Including self-help, hotlines, poetry and a pen pal section. http://enchantedwings.freeservers.com/suicide.html
Extractions: Here you will find resources, links on Suicide and Self-Harm, and your very own chat room. Please be careful while accessing these links. Some may be triggering or graphic in nature. We are not professionals in any way, nor can we substitute for one. These resources are for informational purposes only. Always remember there are many rainbows of hope waiting for you. Don't give up on yourself there are better alternatives. Thank you and stay safe! ~~~~~~~~~ ;o)
Page Cannot Be Found Information on selfinjury and how to contribute to this upcoming book. http://ptsbook.moonfruit.com
Extractions: self-injury : updated scar healing "recipe" do first aid ... do NOT go ahead with anything else until you have done first aid!! after cleansing the wound, apply Bacitracin cream (bacitracin zinc 500 units) ... any generic "triple antibiotic creme" will do. hydrocortisone won't heal scars, it just soothes the pain/itch. Bactine will cleanse a wound, but does not contribute to scar healing. hydrogen peroxide actually raises scars (if you want that sort of thing, apply hydrogen peroxide, then scrub with an old, soft toothbrush, every day until healed). rubbing alcohol will sterilize a wound, and doesn't affect scarring either way, but it will dry your skin (as will hydrogen peroxide) making healing a bit slower. after first aid, wound closure, and non-infected healing: start applying Vitamin E oil bottled, not from the capsules GNC and other vitamin stores sell it in 28,000 IU bottles for about $8. (it has to be 15,000 IU's or over to be truly effective.) apply and massage 3 or more times a day, massage it in really well. don't bother with vitamin E until your wound is no longer infected, or if it's still open.
Extractions: self-injury : updated scar healing "recipe" do first aid ... do NOT go ahead with anything else until you have done first aid!! after cleansing the wound, apply Bacitracin cream (bacitracin zinc 500 units) ... any generic "triple antibiotic creme" will do. hydrocortisone won't heal scars, it just soothes the pain/itch. Bactine will cleanse a wound, but does not contribute to scar healing. hydrogen peroxide actually raises scars (if you want that sort of thing, apply hydrogen peroxide, then scrub with an old, soft toothbrush, every day until healed). rubbing alcohol will sterilize a wound, and doesn't affect scarring either way, but it will dry your skin (as will hydrogen peroxide) making healing a bit slower. after first aid, wound closure, and non-infected healing: start applying Vitamin E oil bottled, not from the capsules GNC and other vitamin stores sell it in 28,000 IU bottles for about $8. (it has to be 15,000 IU's or over to be truly effective.) apply and massage 3 or more times a day, massage it in really well. don't bother with vitamin E until your wound is no longer infected, or if it's still open.
Alternatives To Self-Injury A Voice In The Darkness. Disclaimer Listed below is a list of things to do insteadof cutting, burning, bruising, or other forms of selfinflicted violence. http://www.bibri.com/selfinjuryifo/sivaltn.htm
Extractions: Listed below is a list of things to do instead of cutting, burning, bruising, or other forms of self-inflicted violence. Please remember , that not everything on this list will work for everyone, feel free to pick and choose. Should you have more items to add to the list, please e-mail them to me, and I'll be happy to add them. After all, the more options we have the better our choices of finding healthy alternatives. Some of these choices are complicated, and you might want to utilize the help of your therapist or trusted friend in undertaking them. Recovery is not a process that can be walked through alone.. please don't be afraid to reach out for help. Use washable red markers to "cut" on your skin Place your hands in freezing cold water Listen to music/relaxation tapes Make a mourning wreath (start with black flowers and replace with colored flowers) Repetitive reality checking (It's April 1997, and I'm going to be ok) Negotiate with yourself Get to know others Recognize and acknowledge the choices you have NOW Offer options Carry tokens to remind you of peaceful comforting things/people Create and use mental safe places (beach, cabin in the woods, peaceful mountain)
Understanding Self-Injury: A Workbook For Adults Understanding selfinjury A Workbook For Adults By Kristy Trautmann,BS and Robin Connors, Ph.D. self-injury has remained one of http://www.sidran.org/catalog/trus.html
Extractions: By Kristy Trautmann, B.S. and Robin Connors, Ph.D. Self-injury has remained one of the most hidden aspects of many survivors' lives and one of the least understood effects of trauma. This unique workbook for people who deliberately hurt themselves provides information and elicits self-exploration through focused writing and drawing exercises. Choice and pacing are encouraged, making it accessible to people with varying needs and resources. The authors, who work with trauma survivors and train the professionals who treat them, believe that there is a strong connection between self-injury and childhood trauma. Understanding Self-Injury contains chapters which allow survivors to explore connections between self-injury and childhood trauma, and self-injury and dissociation. Survivors will learn alternatives to self-injury, including techniques to help manage troubling feelings. Designed as a self-help resource, Understanding Self-Injury can be used alone, without a therapeutic program or relationship. The workbook can also serve as an adjunct to outpatient work, and may help professionals and support people to better understand the experience of people who self-injure.
The Dark Place In My Mind Information about selfinjury, diary, poetry and links. http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/sinik/main.html
