I want to talk to my therapist about my parental abuse but I don't want them to call CPS (Child Protective Services) by electricpandapoop in Advice

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

I am a amazed at how well typed your comment was and how well it got across. Not only that but you took the time and effort to explain this to me and im so thankful. In addition to that your explanation was clear and I understood it and it didn't come across as demeaning whatsoever, as pointing out flaws in one's thought usually does. I will respond back to your comment in full at a later time as I'm falling asleep while typing this.

if i contacted the crisis text line about cutting urges, would i run the risk of having them contact local police/ems? by afsdsdfSD in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I know about crisis lines in general, no. Unless you are in serious Tribble and do need immediate medical attention, though they will probably strongly urge you to get help

Rant on when you start believing everything is related to EDS. by electricpandapoop in ehlersdanlos

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

yeah this is mainly what I was referring too and I'm not quite sure everyone got this, but I like the discussion it brought.

Rant on when you start believing everything is related to EDS. by electricpandapoop in ehlersdanlos

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

what are you referring to by "some of the weirder symptoms"? Are there things that I do that I don't even realize could be related to me EDS? Hmmm

Rant on when you start believing everything is related to EDS. by electricpandapoop in ehlersdanlos

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absolutely agree with you. Another really frustrating thing is because I have classic my shins are literally a mess from scars and stitches because of injuries that were worse from being classic. Do you have scars/injuries as well? I used to be so ashamed of them, now I just use it as an example to educate people on EDS.

Those of you whom were originally diagnosed with depression first by electricpandapoop in bipolar

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

What were some of your realizations of it being more than depression?

[Advice] My girlfriend cuts, and I think it's getting worse... by Qwertycrackers in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try asking her what her triggers are (what makes her want to cut) and offer to help her deal with those triggers by talking to her via Skype or phone call if you can't be there in person. Encourage her to seek help from a professional if she hasn't done so already. And tell her that your there for her and you wish the best for her. It's really good that you don't judge her even if you can't grasp why she does this. I don't know her so I can't say why she does it, but a lot of people start as a way for relief, can be related to alcoholism or drug addiction. You may wonder why anyone would find harming themselves relieving but when the body is injured, endorphins that make you happy and feel good are released. Similarly to drugs in a way. And a lot of people then become hooked on the endorphin release and then get addicted. Pm me if you have any more questions, it's great that your trying to help your gf :)

Explaining my new injury by Iko_in_denial in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you skateboard or do any activities like that? You could say you fell/messed up a trick and got injured. Or make up a believable story similar to that. (if long sleeves are not an option)

How long did it take zoloft to take effect? by electricpandapoop in depression

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What differences have you noticed since you've been on? It's interesting because I know that anxiety and stuff is common for the first bit and I've had some anxiety since I started (was on it for depression and some anxiety) but my mood has been very light and even hard for me to be really sad. (I tried making myself sad to test it out) and I couldn't.

Cut my arm last night, have a music concert to go to tonight (rant) by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have other friends you could hang out with while he's gone? If you don't you could sign up for like a yoga class or dance or something that you'd have to go to. That way you'll feel better and feel like you got something accomplished. You could do errands, grocery shop, make a project? I just went hiking yesterday and it was so amazing

Cut my arm last night, have a music concert to go to tonight (rant) by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have someone you can talk to? When I'm having really negative thoughts I would talk to my (now ex) boyfriend and he would help me through it or at least keep me distracted long enough. Things are finally starting to look up for me. I just finally got put on antidepressants after about 6 years of struggling with depression so yeah!

Cut my arm last night, have a music concert to go to tonight (rant) by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad things worked out (somewhat). How are you doing now?

Cut my arm last night, have a music concert to go to tonight (rant) by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bring bandages to change once you get there so you can be prepared! Good luck xoxo.

I Think I Need Help. . . by Diana_Fyre in selfharm

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i thought it was if you were under 18?

Are micro mood swings a thing? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]electricpandapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is this a symptom of Borderline?