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rainbow_chick87 , 02 Mar 2009

How can I stop

How do I stop doing these things to myself when i've done them for as long as I can remember. But over the last couple yrs they've gotten worse. I'm so sick of pulling out my hair, biting the skin off around my fingers, picking my scalp till there's sores, then I just keep picking and they get deeper and bigger. I dont know anybody else that does these things, so I cant talk to anybody. And I'm to ashamed to talk to anybody else. The only person who knows is my g/f, but I dont think she understands how bad they are now. I dont want to go bald but I know that I am, because I cant stop no matter what. The only way for me not to pick or pull is to cut myself. It's getting to be to much to handle. I am so tired of doing these things, I hate myself. Why cant I be normal?????
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tarab
March 02, 2009
Tara B Stay Strong! Hope is not the closing of your eyes to the difficulty, the risk, or the failure. It is trust that- If I fail now - I shall not fail forever; and if I am hurt, I shall be healed . It is trust that Life is good. love----------------- It's alright I am sure most of the skin pickers feel your pain; Honestly your not the only one and unless you have CSP then you will not completely understand. Your G/f knows and that's a big step. Really huge step I just told my mother after 16 years or so. But you just need somthing to really get your mind off of it. Cutting yourself Is NOT the answer. I have been there thou childhood and it had nothing to do with the CSP; It doesn't help at all it just helps you scar more. If you need a friend I am here! Just keep going and live happy!
rainbow_chick87
March 03, 2009
thank you so much, that meant a lot. I just dont know what to do to get my mind off it. And me and my g/f are having problems & it just makes it worse. I would really love a friend to talk to, especially someone who understands. I'm just scared of what I'll do next if i stop picking & cutting, I need to do something or it feels like I'm going to blow up.
tarab
March 04, 2009
rayne1655 <-- that's my aim you can always talk to me. I am haveing problems also I just elft my soon-to-be husband. I know it makes it a ton worse. I am going to try reading and video games! You try to stay in touch! & i hope you feel good about everything today
rainbow_chick87
March 06, 2009
cool thanks!!!...I know my g/f is playing with my heart and its fucking with me. We had a huge fight the other night I cut my stomach and leg because I didnt wanna pull my hair out. So how are you?...I hope your doing good, everyday is a battle huh?...Did the video games and reading help?...well take care & have a great day!!!!
tarab
March 06, 2009
Oh gosh I just pray for you! I know relationship suck so bad! LOL The Reading doesn't help as much as the games but I am getting there! I am for the most part doing alright. I am BI I just don't know ladies anymore since I moved to Oklahoma Well get at me. www.myspace.com/theprideofshame Tara B
rainbow_chick87
March 06, 2009
they do lol...cool well i'll have to try video games...yeah i'm moved to co from ky and i know all about that small town shit... i'm glad to hear your doing alright. i know I shouldnt cut but its damn hard ya know.well ttyl take care

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