'Self-Injury with biting'

elizabeth jarvis (24.71.223.141) -

I have struggled with bi-polar since childhood .. would like to chat about self-injury ... in may case it is biting my hands .. started around January .. i don't seem to be able to stop ... would love to hear from you. Thanks!

Comment #1 Em (198.151.180.26) -

First, I would like to say thank you. Until now, I thought I was the only one that bit my hands. Specifically, I bite the knuckles on the indexfinger of my right hand. As hard as it is to hear, it is a form of self-mutilization, and it is important for you to accept it as such. I nearly lost friends over my biting. They were concerned and confronted me about it and I would yell at them and deny it. I understand how hard it is to admit, but biting is a form of self-injury. Probably the hardest part of getting over it is acknowledging that it is self-mutilation. Try bringing it to the attention of your friends, tell them not to let your hands anywhere near your face. You can also do research on it, don't neccessarily follow the advice of the web-sites or books, but know about the issue, be familiar with it, and you (as I did) may start to notice other self-injuring habits I have. It will be a long hard road, and you might have scars from the biting (I sure as hell do!) but it is better for you. Self-abuse is self-abuse, don't let it beat you, and don't let it continue. It really is dangerous, but I have faith that you can conquer it!

Namaste,

Emma

Comment #2 Anonymous (207.119.73.30) -

What do thay call this disorder? I bite my hands to...

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