Any one harmed themselves while in psychosis. I did. I ended up with 2 large scars on my chest both around 6 inches long. So depressing.Can’t wear any low cut tops now and I use to be so into fashion. Can any one relate??
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I cut to self harm. I’ve been doing it less lately but I have so many scars I get very self concious whenever I wear something with no sleeves. Or something that reveals my legs.
I feel like People stare and I don’t like it. I can relate
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I used to do it when I was psychotic, unmedicated and undiagnosed.
I learned other coping mechanisms eventually, but it’s like an addiction: the “need” to do so never really goes away.
It sometimes resurfaces when I’m under extreme stress or when my meds stop working.
If I reach a point where I feel I can’t control it, or I have to start stroking the underside of my arms in order to feel something there, I know it’s time to seek help.
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My sharps got confiscated, so I heated a butter knife.
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I’m 55 years old. When I was in my 20’s i was VERY self injurious —my arms were covered with severe burns and cuts. The scars were horrific for a very long time. But I have not done that for a long time…but even so, whenever I’ve had an ambulance ride, the first assumption people make is that they are “tracks” from drug use. Sometimes doctors will ask what they are from…and I just say “I used to injure myself” but I find that it is very rare that people question me. I think they realize that the answer isn’t pretty and so hesitate to ask. That’s fine with me.
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Yea I attempted to kill myself its just crazy what a psychosis can make u do if u don’t tell anyone about it and just get carried away in ur own world.
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