If you are doing it to cause or irritate a wound and feel the pain, yes.
If you are doing it because you just can’t seem to keep your hands away from it and find yourself doing it without thinking, that’s more of a compulsive anxiety symptom.
Mom: Stop making those ugly faces! You’re going to get wrinkles and look old!
Me: It’s ok…I haven’t aged since I was 12 anyways.
Never tell a child they’re “immature.” They’ll know you’re comparing them to your own (adult) standards, and it’ll fuck with their self-image forever. If your child is behaving immaturely, tell them what they’re doing wrong and (depending on their age) tell them how to fix it or ask them to come up with their own suggestions for fixing it. But throwing around labels like “immature” does nobody any good. This has been a PSA.
What is NAMI StigmaBusters?Today, June 17, I was watching Rachel Ray’s talk show - she had an episode about fashion and was doing makeovers on various women. She had a “style expert” on who said “you do not want a schizophrenic closet” meaning you do not want a closet filled with mismatched clothes…and Rachel Ray said “ahhh, a schizophrenic closet” and she laughed.
This is a perfect example of why NAMI StigmaBusters is important! So, I sent the info in…: )
NAMI StigmaBusters is a network of dedicated advocates across the country and around the world who seek to fight inaccurate and hurtful representations of mental illness.
Whether these images are found in TV, film, print, or other media, StigmaBusters speak out and challenge stereotypes. They seek to educate society about the reality of mental illness and the courageous struggles faced by consumers and families every day. StigmaBusters’ goal is to break down the barriers of ignorance, prejudice, or unfair discrimination by promoting education, understanding, and respect.
Each month, close to 20,000 advocates receive a NAMI StigmaBusters Alert, and it is read by countless others around the world online. Send it to your own personal and professional networks.
Numbers do count, so let your voice be heard.Questions? Contact: stigmabusters@nami.org.
I never ask people to reblog things but….reblog reblog reblog!
Thanks anon!
Coooooooooooookie,
Anon, are we talking about self-harm or accidental injuries that happened at work or something that just aren’t healing right because of how you depression is affecting your physiology?
Either way, the cost of treatment is the cost of treatment. Either way, insurance must cover what they say they will cover regardless of how the injury happened. That is the way I understand it.
Does anyone else have a clearer understanding of insurance on this?
- Jordan
Anon, we can’t really tell you how to “figure it out”- it’s a different process for everyone. My best advice about it is to go with what you feel is best. It’s kind of like figuring out your taste in music- you try this and that and you eventually get a good feel for what you prefer. Pay attention to what you feel and honor them- accept them, acknowledge them to yourself, and explore the feelings. And whatever those feelings are, there is nothing to be ashamed of! Sexuality is a very personal and complex thing for every individual. You’ll know better than anyone else how to figure it out. I know that’s probably a frustrating answer, but it’s the best one that I can give.
- Jordan
If my family wrote a book on anxiety issues, the first page would say “Just do it” and the next 150 would be blank.
okay! so. here are some websites that i’ve found helpful, as distractions or deterrents from anxiety and/or sadness.
- silk - use rotational symmetry to create beautful art
- create your own nebula - the title says it all
- looking at something - rain sound effect, move your mouse around to create different effects. (caution with this one—some of the links at the top of the page lead to websites that are NOT epilepsy/photosensitive friendly)
- rainymood
- the quiet place
- 90 second relaxation exercise
- the thoughts room
- calm.com - guided relaxation exercises coupled with calming nature scenes
- calmsound.com - various relaxing sound effects
- music catcher - easy game featuring relaxing music
- drift - cute game in which you are a bunny trying to jump on balloons
- calming manatee - a manatee who says nice things to you
i hope some of these are helpful bc you deserve to feel relaxed and calm! if you know of any other helpful sites, please feel free to reblog and add them in! :3
If you need me, I’ll be hiding in my closet. K?
