Hi. Many people self-harm in one way or another. You have made an important step forward by admitting you have a problem and seeking help.
See your doctor who can recommend medication to relieve anxiety and depression. It may be helpful to be refered to a mental health expert for evaluation and advice. A diagnosis will help you understand why you are doing this, and you may be able to meet other people with similar problems. An estimated one in three people suffer from mental health problems at some time in their lives so don't feel embarrassed about seeing your doctor. You are likely to make a good recovery with diagnosis, medication and counselling.
Eloise.
I hit myself too, ive never told anyone and I haven't done it for ages but I have started getting the urge to do it again. I don't see myself as someone with mental health issues but when i get the urge to do this i can't control it. I smack myself in the face or punch into my head or pull my hair as hard as I can - sometimes I want to smash my face into the walI. I had a baby two years ago and have no family support, my mum passed away a couple of years ago and soon after had a fall out with my siblings, my husband works night shift 6 nights a week and i'm always home alone in the evenings, I work full time and there's someone there who gives me a really hard time. I feel quite stressed and lonely at the minute and i'm spending my evenings crying and frustrated and angry for allowing someone at work to make me feel this way. There's no one I can talk to about it about it and even if there was it's not going to stop it happening. I don't think it's normal to be smacking myself but even knowing this doesn't make it go away.
I also hit myself. I'm 32 yrs old. When ever I get into a argument with my husband I start punching myself in the head, legs, shoulders. Sometimes I pinch and scratch too. It's only when we argue. I can't find a way out of the argument either, I end up hating myself and just want to hurt myself. I have all kinds of crazy thoughts, but will never hurt anyone else, I have taken pills many times, and my husband always forces me to throw them up.
What do u think?
i have the same problem. are u better now?