medicine making things worse

red_tears_traptincutting8 · 03-02-2005, 08:48 PM

I was put on depression meds last year and they havnt helped one bit. I still cut and think of suicide. But lately, I go to school, you know the normal thing, come home and whatnot but when I get home I cant remember a thing from that day. I think about slitting my wrists at night but I dont. That is the good part. But, I still cut myself and people get all pissed off at me when they find out. I have never cut myself for attention before and I never plan on it. So many people think that, just becuz I wear short sleeves once in awhile. I got two kittens for christmas so I use that as an excuse and it works usually, except for the people that know me pretty well. I have a few friends that didnt cut until they found out that I do. I got to find a way to make them stop but nothing ever works. When I try things on them, I try them on me too. I can get myself to stop cutting for acouple days but then something happens and I do it again. I want to stop but then again, I dont. Anyone have any advice on how to get myself to quit?? or a way to get my friends to quit. For them I've tryed telling them that for everyone they do, I do ten. but that just leads me to doing it more. I still owe my friend 380 on me. Please, if anyone can, help me.
bye

Sn0man · 03-02-2005, 09:48 PM

I'm on antidepressants atm as well, so I know how that goes. Maybe you need to try switching brands, sometimes it takes a while to find something that works. Im on my third brand of antidepressant right now and it still isn't working as well as i'd hoped. I don't know anytning about cutting. I've never done that nor would I ever, I just don't understand the mantality to do something like that to yourself. Just go talk to your GP and get on a new med. Might help.

emma34 · 03-02-2005, 09:49 PM

I find it so sad that your friends started doing it when you did. I think it is great that you are reaching out for help - but it is necessary you talk to a doctor. To quit this kind of thing, you have to REALLY WANT TO. You can't just half say you want to, knowing deep down that it'd still be worth it. You have to think of the negative affects cutting yourself has. For Goodness sakes - do it for your friends! You are a beautiful young girl and I would hate to see you waste that. Please talk to a doctor. To get to a better place, it can be hard, but it is worth it. Good luck.

**avman** · 03-02-2005, 09:58 PM

I'm sorry the medication isn't working out for you. Sometimes they have to try different things because some medications don't work for certain people.

Its also a good idea to combine the medication with some counseling. Medication by itself doesn't solve the problem. It just puts your body on more of an even footing. Its the counseling that can give you some ideas on what is bothering you, and how best to cope with it. Cutting is a hard thing to get through because it is so addictive.

Are you seeing a counselor right now? If not, would you be willing to try it?

red_tears_traptincutting8 · 03-05-2005, 02:06 PM

yea, ive tryed several different kinds. idk tho. it just seems everythings been worse since I started them. I do have a psycologist or w/e it is. I hate her tho so i dont really talk with her we just play cards. I find it easier and some what better talking with someone that isnt licensed to conscel [i cant spell] or writing in a journal. idk, but yeah. i have been cutting more and they arnt deep or whatnot but just mainly more of them.i just decided to give up on my friends becuz theres nothing that seems to work.

Finchabald · 03-06-2005, 08:32 AM

honestly, i dont think that you can stop cutting if you dont want to. Saying you'll help your friends is very nice but your going the wrong way about it. If you say that you'll cut if they cut it generally makes it worse. my ex girlfriend did that and it ended horribly. If you want to help them teel them to seek help through councelling or something. Good luck. Im here if you need help at any time.

Opheliaccs · 04-07-2005, 09:05 PM

I think you should change therapist and with it try a different brand of meds.

flypaper · 04-10-2005, 09:22 PM

Definatly change your therepist. I used to cut myself, but on my ribs and thighs so no-one knew. Not even my closest friends. It is good that they know and I'm sure you can appreciate the fact that they think you're doing it for attention, but prove them wrong, make a real effort to stop. You are stronger than you think. Depressives always are. There are many people in the same position as you, and if there are councillers available to you, USE THEM! Not everyone agrees with their medication, I was lucky and have now found one that agrees with me. I also see my psychotherepist twice a week and that really helps. Don't give up, it gets better. You have lots to live for even if you can't see it yet.

03-02-2005, 08:48 PM	#1
red_tears_traptincutting8 Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 13	medicine making things worse I was put on depression meds last year and they havnt helped one bit. I still cut and think of suicide. But lately, I go to school, you know the normal thing, come home and whatnot but when I get home I cant remember a thing from that day. I think about slitting my wrists at night but I dont. That is the good part. But, I still cut myself and people get all pissed off at me when they find out. I have never cut myself for attention before and I never plan on it. So many people think that, just becuz I wear short sleeves once in awhile. I got two kittens for christmas so I use that as an excuse and it works usually, except for the people that know me pretty well. I have a few friends that didnt cut until they found out that I do. I got to find a way to make them stop but nothing ever works. When I try things on them, I try them on me too. I can get myself to stop cutting for acouple days but then something happens and I do it again. I want to stop but then again, I dont. Anyone have any advice on how to get myself to quit?? or a way to get my friends to quit. For them I've tryed telling them that for everyone they do, I do ten. but that just leads me to doing it more. I still owe my friend 380 on me. Please, if anyone can, help me. bye __________________ Tell me something thats sure to break my heart because everythings my fault.

03-02-2005, 09:58 PM	#4
avman Online Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Minnesota Gender: Male Age: 42 Posts: 6,526	I'm sorry the medication isn't working out for you. Sometimes they have to try different things because some medications don't work for certain people. Its also a good idea to combine the medication with some counseling. Medication by itself doesn't solve the problem. It just puts your body on more of an even footing. Its the counseling that can give you some ideas on what is bothering you, and how best to cope with it. Cutting is a hard thing to get through because it is so addictive. Are you seeing a counselor right now? If not, would you be willing to try it? __________________ "Children are a wonderful gift . . . They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things and to expose sham and humbug for what they are." Desmond Tutu

03-06-2005, 08:32 AM	#6
Finchabald Offline Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: england Posts: 266	honestly, i dont think that you can stop cutting if you dont want to. Saying you'll help your friends is very nice but your going the wrong way about it. If you say that you'll cut if they cut it generally makes it worse. my ex girlfriend did that and it ended horribly. If you want to help them teel them to seek help through councelling or something. Good luck. Im here if you need help at any time. __________________ finchabald Still bleeding crimson regrets. check out my website at; www.freewebs.com/finchabald

04-10-2005, 09:22 PM	#8
flypaper Offline Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 17	Definatly change your therepist. I used to cut myself, but on my ribs and thighs so no-one knew. Not even my closest friends. It is good that they know and I'm sure you can appreciate the fact that they think you're doing it for attention, but prove them wrong, make a real effort to stop. You are stronger than you think. Depressives always are. There are many people in the same position as you, and if there are councillers available to you, USE THEM! Not everyone agrees with their medication, I was lucky and have now found one that agrees with me. I also see my psychotherepist twice a week and that really helps. Don't give up, it gets better. You have lots to live for even if you can't see it yet. __________________ "She looks like the real thing. She tastes like the real thing, my fake plastic love."

03-02-2005, 09:48 PM	#2
Sn0man Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BC Gender: Male Age: 30 Posts: 2,163	I'm on antidepressants atm as well, so I know how that goes. Maybe you need to try switching brands, sometimes it takes a while to find something that works. Im on my third brand of antidepressant right now and it still isn't working as well as i'd hoped. I don't know anytning about cutting. I've never done that nor would I ever, I just don't understand the mantality to do something like that to yourself. Just go talk to your GP and get on a new med. Might help.

03-02-2005, 09:49 PM	#3
emma34 Offline Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Gender: Female Age: 22 Posts: 645	I find it so sad that your friends started doing it when you did. I think it is great that you are reaching out for help - but it is necessary you talk to a doctor. To quit this kind of thing, you have to REALLY WANT TO. You can't just half say you want to, knowing deep down that it'd still be worth it. You have to think of the negative affects cutting yourself has. For Goodness sakes - do it for your friends! You are a beautiful young girl and I would hate to see you waste that. Please talk to a doctor. To get to a better place, it can be hard, but it is worth it. Good luck.

03-05-2005, 02:06 PM	#5
red_tears_traptincutting8 Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 13	yea, ive tryed several different kinds. idk tho. it just seems everythings been worse since I started them. I do have a psycologist or w/e it is. I hate her tho so i dont really talk with her we just play cards. I find it easier and some what better talking with someone that isnt licensed to conscel [i cant spell] or writing in a journal. idk, but yeah. i have been cutting more and they arnt deep or whatnot but just mainly more of them.i just decided to give up on my friends becuz theres nothing that seems to work.

04-07-2005, 09:05 PM	#7
Opheliaccs Offline Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Venezuela Age: 23 Posts: 17	I think you should change therapist and with it try a different brand of meds.