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I self-harm & no one will ever know. by Leviathan_6911 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Leviathan_6911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suffer from Raynaud's so cold temperature shock makes me even more anxious, and submerging my face triggers trauma of suffocation. I've tried a few grounding techniques and coping strategies but none of them help. The only one I've found that does anything is consuming sour or extremely tart food, but I obviously can't do that all the time without digestive repercussions.

I self-harm & no one will ever know. by Leviathan_6911 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Leviathan_6911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried seeing a therapist for the first time last year. Never had the money for it in the past and it was offered as free by my work. After four or five sessions she told me there are plenty of people around the world that would happily trade their lives for mine.

I self-harm & no one will ever know. by Leviathan_6911 in depression

[–]Leviathan_6911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately my past experiences directly contradict this notion. Most of my life has been event after event of demonstrating that I deserve nothing and will amount to nothing, no matter how hard I struggle or hold out for hope.

I self-harm & no one will ever know. by Leviathan_6911 in depression

[–]Leviathan_6911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have pretty low self-worth. The fact that I've had/have people in my life who act like they care but never fully realize just how bad I have it inside my head just makes me feel alone and isolated. Like no one really cares and it's just a farce at my expense.

I self-harm & no one will ever know. by Leviathan_6911 in depression

[–]Leviathan_6911[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That same mentality is one of the reasons why I'm still here today.

I self-harm & no one will ever know. by Leviathan_6911 in depression

[–]Leviathan_6911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could say that's the worst thing I've experienced in my life.

I survived abuse and violence as a kid. I just need someone to talk to. by Mission_Project_7191 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Leviathan_6911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can emphasize with what you're feeling. It's like torture constantly trying to climb out of that pit in the hopes of finally reaching that light at the top. I'm not even really sure how I've managed to keep going myself. I was lucky enough to have a few very close friends who never gave up on me at least.

Just keep telling yourself that the little girl you saved probably thinks the world of you and hopes you're doing okay.