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September 10, 2008 4:56pm
Okay, long time, no update.
So far, the arguments have been pretty rare.
Only do we argue about big things, or if one of us are really angry or have …
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About Me
Im 15, female, and at the moment Im stuck in a real tight spot. Alot of people I considered close friends turned their back on me, but since then I have been excelling in my school work but feeling very down. However, I have made some new friends in their place and realized just who my really good friends are. Im here to make some friends and help people out - Ive almost overcome alot of my problems, not entirely, but sufficiently, and Id love to be able to help some other lost soul. Im very devoted - and very caring.
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Close Bereavement - Teens
When I was 10, my dad got cancer. He was in and out of hospital, and once the doctors decided there was no more they could do, we decided to bring him home. For 3 months I watched him deteriorate and fade away, and then when he died, I just sat there. The funeral came and went, and I went back to school. People avoided me - they didn't know what to say. I sunk into depression and began SH, and now, 4 years later, Im still trying to kick the habit.
Treatments
- Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
- It worked, but I lost alot of sleep staying up reading and on the computer.
- Remembering Working / Worked
- Having pieces of him, for instance hair and old cards, were a big help and reminded me of him so much more. In councelling I talk to him about it, my councellor, and that helps bring up lots of memories that help me change myself for the better now.
- Time Somewhat Helpful
- It kinda worked, but people still feel sensitive around the topic with me. Im fine to talk about it but others get uncomfortable or worry that it will hurt me. Plus, some things have been forgotten, both good and bad.
Close Self-Injury
My dad died four years ago, I had no outlet and got introduced to self harming. A few kids at school were only doing it experimentally, but one night I tried it and everything seemed so much better. There was a sudden feeling of calm, relaxation and happiness - something I hadn't felt for a while. They began small but have been getting bigger as the years go on, Im covered in scars and barely show any flesh anymore.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Talking to a teacher I knew helped things, he never forced me to stop but told me to be safe and clean to prevent infection. He let me spill my guts once a week and always offered great advice and helped me think things through rationally. I was SH-ing every day but then it cut down to once every few weeks, until I recently had a relapse and now Im working on getting better again.
- Rubber Bands Too Soon to Tell
- Dont really provide lasting relief - nothing to remind me of the events that caused it to make me feel guilty all over again as if I deserved the pain.
Open Depression - Teen
Ever since my Dad died nothing had been the same - I used to be quite pessimistic. Now Ive taken everything in my stride and Ive looked on the bright side. Still battling it from time to time.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
Open Acne
I got pretty bad body acne - on arms and bum! Runs in the family :(
Open Dizziness & Vertigo
I used to get dizzy spells whenever I stretched but over time they have cut down to just in the morning - sometimes (very rarely) I faint...
Open Family & Friends of Cancer Patients
My dad died of cancer when I was 10 - he had it everywhere and had it for over 18 years before it was discovered, so there was no way of treating him.
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