Mark,
Have you talked to your counselor about your scratching and bleeding?
Have you tried writing or making up poems? You have a good command of the
English language.
Write about your childhood. Do you have brothers and sisters? Neices and
nephews?
Last year my daughter from Boston said they would like to hear about my
childhood, or what we did when my 3 girls were little. It took a lot more
time than to go get a gift card but It sure took me back 60 -70 years.
I was the oldest of 4 children. My mother died when I was 11. I went to 4
different high schools, etc.
Those are just some ideas that don't cost money until you print them. Have
you ever written to a
magazine or a newspaper?
It is a lot easier to write on the computer,. I can't read my own writing.
If you don't have good memories of your childhood-- use your imagination of
where you would like to go and what you would like to see.
Millie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Benell" <thebakist@yahoo.
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroup
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 6:23 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Scratching and Bleeding
Thanks for responding, Terry. Maybe (probably) I have a negative attitude
because when I think of implementing your suggestions, I think of reasons I
CAN'T do them.
Going for walks - there are no sidewalks here and the ground drops off about
4 feet right at the edge of the road.
Start a new hobby - can you suggest one that doesn't involve spending money?
My Dad set me up with a money manager before he passed away 4 months ago. I
was in debt about $10,000. I now have a credit balance of about $1,000, but
I'd have to ask the money manager for the cash. Can you suggest some hobbies
that don't involve a large outlay of cash? Years and years ago, (OH, GOD,
I'M OLD!) my grandmother got me into stamp collecting. I haven't looked at
the collection in about 30 years. It's probably worth some money now. Maybe,
I could find a way to sell it.
As far as volunteer work goes, I have no transportation. I can't ask my Mom.
She's 81 years old and still getting over my Dad's death.
I just don't know what I CAN do to make myself feel better. I had never
thought of self-mutilation until about 3 weeks ago, and when I did it, I
couldn't believe how much better I felt, but I know there has to be a better
way.
I AM getting counselling, but have had only a few sessions with my current
counsellor. (Are there 2 "l"'s in "counsellor"
psychiatrist. I've been seeing one since 1979. The last one I had fired me!
I went to my regularly scheduled appointment, and when I arrived home, there
was a letter saying that I was becoming "belligerent and combative" and that
he didn't want to see me anymore.
Well, my mind (such as it is) is wandering now so I'll say G'night.
Mark
(When life hands you lemons, throw them at someone who p***es you off!)
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From: Terry Martin <trm0818@yahoo.
To: "epilepsy@yahoogroup
Sent: Sun, November 1, 2009 11:48:38 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Scratching and Bleeding
Hi Mark,
I do think that some counseling is in order. When a person is a danger to
him/herself or others, it is time to take action. Many people resort to
inflicting physical pain upon themselves in order to forget or lessen the
impact of the emotional pain that they are feeling. Some people find that
they become addicted to self mutilation during times of emotional distress.
Set some small goals for yourself (driving doesn't count). Go for walks,
start a new hobby, do some volunteer work, etc. You will feel better if you
stop thinking about what you can't do and start thinking of what you can do!
Take care.
Terry
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 1, 2009, at 3:36 PM, "thebakist" <thebakist@yahoo. com> wrote:
I've gotten so frustrated since I found out that my driving suspension would
last at least another 4 months (if not forever), that I've turned my body
into a scratching post. The scratches are mostly on my hands (hey, I can't
use them for driving) and my arms, but I have plenty more skin to scratch to
the point of infection and scarring. It's gottne to the point where I feel
proud to have started an area bleeding.
Does anyone think that this warrants a visit to a doctor?
Mark
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