This author describes the impact of self-harm and how support services have left her feeling rejected and dismissed. I live with scars that are both highly visible and largely unseen. At the age of 16 I went on a diet so that I would feel less noticeable. I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and spent the next three years being re-fed as an inpatient. Since losing control of my weight, I started another secretive and self-destructive action. I started cutting my skin with a razor blade 20 years ago, at the age of 22. I did experience six years free from self-harm, during which I saw a compassionate psychiatric nurse who was consistent, listened to my story, and didn’t see me as just a label. But I still go through cycles of …

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我不只是要缝合和贴标签的身体

这位作者描述了自我伤害的影响以及支持服务如何使她感到被拒绝和抛弃。我的疤痕既明显又几乎看不见。在16岁时，我开始节食，这样我就不会那么明显了。我被诊断出患有神经性厌食症，并在接下来的三年中一直作为住院病人进食。由于无法控制自己的体重，我开始了另一项秘密和自我毁灭的行动。20年前，我22岁时开始用剃须刀修剪皮肤。我确实经历了六年没有自我伤害的经历，在那期间，我见到了一位富有同情心的精神科护士，他坚持不懈，听了我的故事，但并没有这么做。不能将我视为一个标签。但是我仍然经历着……的循环