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#LifeOffOfThePsychWard
As mentioned earlier, this a 10 point thread about #SelfHarm and #Suicide.
It comes with a #TriggerWarning.
I will be using my own experience to TRY and educate and encourage reflection, particularly in those who work in #mentalhealth or encounter
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As mentioned earlier, this a 10 point thread about #SelfHarm and #Suicide.
It comes with a #TriggerWarning.
I will be using my own experience to TRY and educate and encourage reflection, particularly in those who work in #mentalhealth or encounter
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individuals who may self harm.
Those with lived experience may find it unhelpful and may want to not to read it.
So here goes...
1) Self harm can take many forms; and one person can use multiple across their life span. I have engaged in at least 7 different behaviours
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Those with lived experience may find it unhelpful and may want to not to read it.
So here goes...
1) Self harm can take many forms; and one person can use multiple across their life span. I have engaged in at least 7 different behaviours
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from my teenage years up until now.
2) Just as the method can change so can the function. 15/16 year old me self harmed for punishment - the belief that I had been the reason for my parents separation. I have self harmed in order to feel in control; to release a build up
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2) Just as the method can change so can the function. 15/16 year old me self harmed for punishment - the belief that I had been the reason for my parents separation. I have self harmed in order to feel in control; to release a build up
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#LifeOffOfThePsychWard
2 days, 2 colouring ins.
I've started adding gems just so the novelty doesn't wear off.
The anchor one has most meaning.
First because I ordered myself one as a bracelet with the word 'hope' a few days before my hospital admission. I haven't worn it yet.
2 days, 2 colouring ins.
I've started adding gems just so the novelty doesn't wear off.
The anchor one has most meaning.
First because I ordered myself one as a bracelet with the word 'hope' a few days before my hospital admission. I haven't worn it yet.
Second, because I have been trying to think of a way that I can visualise 'protective factors'. The best I have thought of so far, is as anchors; things that help hold me down and help give me stabiliy through the storm.
Work/my identity as a #nurse is one of my biggest anchors
Work/my identity as a #nurse is one of my biggest anchors
and I no longer feel the need to justify or explain that (and believe me I have been challenged to numerous times over the last few months).
So anyway. This leads to another subject. I WENT BACK TO WORK TODAY 🥳. Well it was more of a showing my face and that I am alive, but
So anyway. This leads to another subject. I WENT BACK TO WORK TODAY 🥳. Well it was more of a showing my face and that I am alive, but
