Anxiety, Family Abuse and Cutting
Question:
: Just curious all, : : I seem to recall reading that many Adult Children who survived abuse : (physical and psychological) also find the need at some point to harm : themselves. Interestingly my sister and I both did this prior to her : bipoler condition becomming intrusive and my anxiety disorder. : : Anyone with ideas on this as something that family of origin may : contribute to? (And yes, I know, that dangling participle is there.) : : David Hi David, Self injury, like anxiety, is a complicated issue with no simple solutions and no simple theories. Some people hurt themselves to express inner pain. Some people hurt themselves to unknowingly trigger body chemistry that dulls physical or emotional pain. Either way, self injury is an effort to address or acknowledge some form of pain. To resolve the pain expressed by self injury, we need to consult experts (wise family or friends, psychologists, medical doctors, or simply peers). Very Best Wishes, Arthur
Response:
Just curious all, I seem to recall reading that many Adult Children who survived abuse (physical and psychological) also find the need at some point to harm themselves. Interestingly my sister and I both did this prior to her bipoler condition becomming intrusive and my anxiety disorder. Anyone with ideas on this as something that family of origin may contribute to? (And yes, I know, that dangling participle is there.) David
