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Yeah sure, I don't doubt they have good intentions, but people who don't really understand it and aren't really mature enough can't help it.

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I think you are right and wrong about the thing with the therapists.

On one hand, yes, a select few who have very little experience with SI will not know how to handle it and may go about it in an immature way and be rather judgemental. Additionally, I'm sure there are a few out there who have alreayd formed opinions about it that wont be easily changed-that's just the way some people are.

However, I really do believe (from personal experience and talking to others) that the majority of self injurers get pretty good, nonjudgemental care.  I know your opinion of the mental health field is sometimes a bit pessimistic, and I know it's not perfect, but I still do think that there are a good amount of people who are understanding and helpful

This is based on my experience with many, also observing a lot from a second hand perspective. It seems most get shocked by it to some level and instead of slowly helping it, they like to stop it 'no matter the cost'. But I'm sure there are those that understand that that is not the right way to go about things.

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guns kill guns
people kill people

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Really great post. I have stopped now for almost two months, and keep hoping my scars will fade. But they haven't. And I hate it. Makes me regret cutting even more. =(

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I really do think the scars make me regret it more than anything, which is so so so superficial, but it's just really irritating having everyone you meet automatically know something so personal about your past.
Im kind of coming to terms with it, but I still hate knowing Im going to have them for the rest of my life.

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Quote: from LittleBombs at 1:36 pm on Aug. 28, 2008

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Really great post. I have stopped now for almost two months, and keep hoping my scars will fade. But they haven't. And I hate it. Makes me regret cutting even more. =(

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I really do think the scars make me regret it more than anything, which is so so so superficial, but it's just really irritating having everyone you meet automatically know something so personal about your past.
Im kind of coming to terms with it, but I still hate knowing Im going to have them for the rest of my life.

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Same here, though I always wear long sleeves. And I hate it, even in really hot weather I have to cover up. Which is poo. =(