Hi in dire need of som help here... (66)
bettyboop63glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK61 Threads 2,036 PostsCan anyone give me information or advice when dealing with self harming,MY 21 yr old has been involved in self harming for 7 yrs now I have had her referred to pychiatrists,councilling,specialists but she doesnt continue with the support she leaves her knives,razors etc lying about the house and her wounds are horrific she doesnt cover them an I face them every day,but she is pregnant now an cut her legs quite bad last week resulting in stitches can any one give me som advice on how to deal with it ...
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bettyboop63: Can anyone give me information or advice when dealing with self harming,MY 21 yr old has been involved in self harming for 7 yrs now I have had her referred to pychiatrists,councilling,specialists but she doesnt continue with the support she leaves her knives,razors etc lying about the house and her wounds are horrific she doesnt cover them an I face them every day,but she is pregnant now an cut her legs quite bad last week resulting in stitches can any one give me som advice on how to deal with it ...
I have absolutely no experience of this terrible condition, only a small amount in other areas of mental health ... but is there any medication available for your daughter to calm her or ward off the feelings that make her want to harm herself? Are there any mental health organisations in your area that could assist you, if not your daughter, in accessing information and assistance? Or at the very least, do you have a counsellor that you can turn to, to support you and help you cope with this?
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So sorry Betty 
I know nothing about this either. I hope someone can help though
I know nothing about this either. I hope someone can help though
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She has to accept she needs help and thats something only she can do .
Heartbreaking for you, all i can suggest is a support group to help you and give you guidance on what options there are .
Heartbreaking for you, all i can suggest is a support group to help you and give you guidance on what options there are .
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Maybe you have tried these already, but just in case.
Plenty other support groups also.
Plenty other support groups also.
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Hi betty ............having seen a friend do this im aware its tough to see it happen
Something to try is hypnotism ......it doesn't always work but it can break the cycle of hurt inside and the pain realise self harming gives
Also if your not , make sure your getting support too to help you manage this problem
Something to try is hypnotism ......it doesn't always work but it can break the cycle of hurt inside and the pain realise self harming gives
Also if your not , make sure your getting support too to help you manage this problem
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bettyboop63: Can anyone give me information or advice when dealing with self harming,MY 21 yr old has been involved in self harming for 7 yrs now I have had her referred to pychiatrists,councilling,specialists but she doesnt continue with the support she leaves her knives,razors etc lying about the house and her wounds are horrific she doesnt cover them an I face them every day,but she is pregnant now an cut her legs quite bad last week resulting in stitches can any one give me som advice on how to deal with it ...
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bettyboop63 is your daughter on medication my best freind was self harming and hung himself in 2001 he dident get any help from anyone they knew he was self harming but the thought it was just attension he was wanting so you
have had her referred to pychiatrists,councilling,specialists she is in good hands then as long as she all appointments and your support is priceless i hope everything works out ok for you both just be strong all the best
have had her referred to pychiatrists,councilling,specialists she is in good hands then as long as she all appointments and your support is priceless i hope everything works out ok for you both just be strong all the best
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after 7 yrs continious and also the damage she has done to her body I dont think it is attention seeking although that was my thoughts for such a long time as from my own opinion on the subject its a very personal thing and the harmer conceals the evidence where as my daughter when she lived with me would leave her razors an such lying out for me to see and it was always after we had words or disagreements,but through out the 7 yrs she goes for a first appointment usually after a cutting episode then she doesnt continue..I cant force her to go I have a feeling she may be bi polar but until she gets a diagnosis im helpless I though the older she got it would get better but to me shes getting worse but I would like to thank you all for yopur input its appreciated ty...
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a prayer for you and your daughter that peace and happiness will be yours very soon------ This thread is Archived ------
serene56: a prayer for you and your daughter that peace and happiness will be yours very soon
thank you very much serene...
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So sorry to hear this bb, I have no experience of this or help I can give. This must be heartbreaking and such a massive worry. ......
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ty RD...on top of my illness its a worry I could do without i think I will just have to accept its her choice you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink it...just hard to accept such a beautiful young girl wants to mutilate hersel this way 
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don't let her have any razors or sharp objects. 
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wildkitty: don't let her have any razors or sharp objects.
she is 21 and has her own home now so I dont have any control now her last episode was last sunday she had cut her legs and required stitches..that was me just finding out she had been using her legs as she had led me to believe it was just her arms
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bettyboop63: she is 21 and has her own home now so I dont have any control now her last episode was last sunday she had cut her legs and required stitches..that was me just finding out she had been using her legs as she had led me to believe it was just her arms
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bettyboop63: ty RD...on top of my illness its a worry I could do without i think I will just have to accept its her choice you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink it...just hard to accept such a beautiful young girl wants to mutilate hersel this way x
So what is the only way of getting help to her, reporting it and getting her "sectioned" ......
This is so extreme but you say you fear it getting worse, and with a baby on the way !!!
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wildkitty: why didn't they keep her in tthe hospital, can't the hospital get her some help?
thats my point kitty she goes gets stitched up an they refer her for therapy and give her antidepressants..she doesnt continue with the therapy or the medication if I had my way she would be sectioned and forced to accept it especially now she has a child on the way..I dont want my grandchild having to go through the same as me finding bits of razors,knives and scissors not to mention blood on sheets and laundry or have to look at horrifically scarred arms,her anti natal nurse asked her why she doesnt go for plastic surgery and she replied my scars are who i am ..the nurse saisd to her but everytime you look at them its taking you back to that specific time in your life
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ty BNB...dont apologise any advice is welcome
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bettyboop63: thats my point kitty she goes gets stitched up an they refer her for therapy and give her antidepressants..she doesnt continue with the therapy or the medication if I had my way she would be sectioned and forced to accept it especially now she has a child on the way..I dont want my grandchild having to go through the same as me finding bits of razors,knives and scissors not to mention blood on sheets and laundry or have to look at horrifically scarred arms,her anti natal nurse asked her why she doesnt go for plastic surgery and she replied my scars are who i am ..the nurse saisd to her but everytime you look at them its taking you back to that specific time in your life
if getting her sanctioned is the only way and now that she is pregnant maybe something can be done, what kind of life is that for that baby, unless she is supervised and then that maynot help, you may have to go to court and have a judge order to be evaluatedand go from there.------ This thread is Archived ------
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