Re:Ego-dystonic harming obsessions

THANK "Anxiety specialist" & JIM.

The symptoms that preceed the thought of self-harm in this case are:
Situation: Mostly night time when alone in bed

Physical :" a physical feeling of pressure in the forehead"

Emotions : Anxious, worried

Cognitions: "It feels like a boiling kettle, and if the knob could be open to let some steam that would relieve me from that pressure", "If I cut my arm, I will be relieved of that pressure" ( like the kettle)

Present coping strategy: "I take Diazepam 2mgs) but want to stop diazepam"

(Look forward for you expert advise)

Replies:

Alternatives to self-harm, by Jim Pretzer, 03/10/04 Re:Alternatives to self-harm, by ANGELLA, 03/10/04

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