So money has been very tight lately and I was running low on my prescription of Effexor. To try to make it last until payday, I had to take my last dose (which is normally 3 pills) and make it last 3 days by taking 1 pill a day. Not recommended. The fourth day was payday, so I couldn't take any at all until the pharmacy opened and I could pick ( Read more... )

_Name;Pandora (real life nickname)
_Age; 27
_Sex; F
_Location; Puerto Rico
_What form(s) of SI do you use?; cutting, hitting, hair pulling, scratching skin (esp face)
_How long have you been SIing?; cutting: 5 years; hitting and other: 16 years
_Why do you feel you do this?; anxiety, depression
_Are you on any medication(s)? yes
_If yes, what for ( Read more... )

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I miss this community. I've been a bit LOA on LJ lately.

Update:


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My name is Vanessa and I have struggled with anorexia for 20 years and self-injury for more than 30 years. In a quest to understand the reasons behind my behavior, I entered an intensive therapy program and the insight I gained was so valuable, I decided to share my story with others. Comes the Darkness, Comes the Light is a story of self-injury ( Read more... )

This is just a quick update. I should really be sleeping. I have to get up early.

I'm sure most of you don't remember me so..my name's Karen. I just wanted to tell you guys it's been 103 days since I've hurt myself. ^_^

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i had a terrible weekend. a lot of screaming and crying. very difficult.
but i didn't cut, and i am amazed. i wanted to, but somehow i didn't.

Name: Sara
Age: 20
Sex: F
Location: California
What form(s) of SI did you use?: Mainly cutting, but burning and hitting also.
How long did you SI for?: about 3 years. A better question would be how long since I last SI, and the answer would be 4 years.
Why did you feel it was necessary to SI?: To cope with life's hardships.
When did you ( Read more... )