Umm_Me? Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I haven't self injured in around 3 years. Traditionally, I would cut myself. In the event that someone took my tool or I didn't have it for whatever reason, I would take to burning. But things in my life have changed and I cannot risk anyone finding visable scars or burns. But I'm getting SI urges from hell. To try and get my mind off it, I started exercising. But after the first few days, I over did it by accident and was sore. Like really sore. Now, Im finding that when the urge hits, I end up seriously overworking myself to the point I nearly pass out And/or vomit. The only reason I am being as descriptive as I am, Idk if this is even really a form of SI? Or just a really good alternative? I've never heard of anyone else hurting themself this way before, so I'm kinda unsure. I guess on the plus side, I've lost a few lbs past 6 weeks haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I have heard of Over exercise being a form of (maladaptive) coping...it makes sense, it’s cathartic and can lead to endorphin release like other methods of SI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Umm_Me? said: I haven't self injured in around 3 years. Traditionally, I would cut myself. In the event that someone took my tool or I didn't have it for whatever reason, I would take to burning. But things in my life have changed and I cannot risk anyone finding visable scars or burns. But I'm getting SI urges from hell. To try and get my mind off it, I started exercising. But after the first few days, I over did it by accident and was sore. Like really sore. Now, Im finding that when the urge hits, I end up seriously overworking myself to the point I nearly pass out And/or vomit. The only reason I am being as descriptive as I am, Idk if this is even really a form of SI? Or just a really good alternative? I've never heard of anyone else hurting themself this way before, so I'm kinda unsure. I guess on the plus side, I've lost a few lbs past 6 weeks haha I don’t know...when I first started walking my dog, I was sore just because it’d been awhile since I exercised. Did you do it for the purpose of hurting yourself? I guess that’s key. Getting into exercise in lieu of self-harm actually sounds like a very healthy substitute that even normies do to relieve, release stress, anger, whatever. I don’t think it’s something to obsess about honestly...I’d be proud that you found a much healthier alternative. Again, I’d ask yourself the purpose behind it. Self-harm, or a release of the pain, and aiming for the endorphins...which is completely normal...it’s a known mood booster and the healthiest way to do it. Just my 2 pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umm_Me? Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 @DammitJanetI guess the thing that has gotten me wondering is the extent I'm pushing myself and knowing what the end result will be be. Maybe your right and I'm just putting too much thought into it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderEnglish Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I mean, it sounds like it is to me? And if things like looking at your ex/abuser's social media can count as (emotional) self harm, I don't see why exercise wouldn't count as SI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DammitJanet Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I may be wrong. My only self harm has been food so I’m not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtimer Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 On 6/15/2019 at 12:51 AM, Iceberg said: I have heard of Over exercise being a form of (maladaptive) coping...it makes sense, it’s cathartic and can lead to endorphin release like other methods of SI hehe..I over exercised and overate and totally screwed up my bodys chemistry...ended up with insomnia, constipation, gerd, ibs, and chronic tension/spasms everything in moderation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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