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[sholiday]

Is it normal to get overwhelmed and punch myself, because I seem to do that when I get stressed. I also think about how I would kill myself but I know that I could never go through with it. Does anyone have any advice?

[Agora1]

sholiday, rather than using physical force on yourself, it would be much safer

as well as effective in taking your aggression out by punching a pillow. Another

release is to find a spot to call your own and scream, rant and rave.

What is it that makes you want to hurt yourself? The stress you are feeling is a powerful emotion and needs to be addressed by a professional. (especially if you are in harm's way)

I'm glad you have reached out to a support forum. Our purpose is to listen, support and keep you SAFE. xx

[sholiday in reply to Agora1]

It’s generally the feeling of doing something wrong, or not understanding a math problem for example. Recently I’ve been able to stop hurting myself fully but light scratching sometimes comes back. I’ll try those ways next time thank you!

[Hidden]

Hi, please don't punch yourself when you feel overwhelmed with emotions. If you don't have someone to talk to,write your emotion down in a paper. I also do that and after pouring my frustration on the paper, I really feel better. And feeling suicidal is something I understand really well , try to distract yourself by listening to music. I also listen to my favourite songs when I feel suicidal.

[sholiday in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much I’ll try to just block it out with my music and I’ll try writing it down too. Thank you again

[Hidden]

Not any medical advice, but I would say to monitor your thoughts about killing yourself. If you start developing a plan to do so, I would seek help from a medical professional. You say that you would never go through with it, which is a good sign. What do you feel is causing your frustration or to become overwhelmed?

[sholiday in reply to Hidden]

I feel as though it’s when I mess up or do something wrong that it gets the worst. Or when I get stressed about schoolwork.