How do you deal with the urges to self harm if other substitutes do not work?
I had self harmed for a very short period of time several months ago, but when it got to the point where I caused serious damage, I stopped.
Since then, I've been resisting the urges, with success so far - but that resistance is starting to wear out. Distractions do not work - it does not help if I do something else.
I am not willing to talk to anyone about this, i.e. teachers, doctors, parents, siblings... etc.
So how do you deal with the urges to self harm if substitutes don't work?
How can I maximize my growth potential before I reach adulthood?
I am five feet tall and 16 years old. I know growth plates don't close up until the early 20s and until then I'd like to make the most out of the time I have left. I eat a diet high in protein and carbs and go for walks regularly, making me fairly active. I also aim for 8 hours of sleep every night. My family as far as I know is fairly tall and my three other siblings are tall for their ages.
I've been doing research on this lately, and have found streching exercises and posture techniques that would help. I am also going to try to fit more calcium into my diet. My question is how frequently and how long should I exercise, and should I look for any dietary supplements containing amino acids that stimulate growth hormone production? Also am I getting enough sleep? If anyone has any technique that have worked for them or expert advice I would appreciate it.
Is there a way to stimulate our pituitary gland to increase GH production without drugs?
There is alot of hype on this topic and I'm wondering how much if any is true. I have been intrested in what GH can do for your body. Althought mostly marketed to older people, I'm wondering if I can stimulate my pituitary to produce more human growth hormone (during my late teen years). If not I'm okay with that, but I think I should be taller than I am now! I'm 5'5 (18 year old girl) and my dad is 6'0 and my mom is 5'8. It seems like I got the short end of the stick (both my siblings are my parents height).
Thanks for any help!
how should I feel, when my family has not come in visit me for almost 10yrs.now.?
Up to 10yrs. ago, I have lived independently, and was able to to do lot of things on my own. I was very active, motivated, always out and about with all my friends. I have, lived on my own for almost 20 yrs. now. I guess, I should explain, that I'm physically disable since infant. I wore, leg braces and using crutches to get around. I also should explain, that I have 17 siblings plus me. I did lot 4-6 hrs. long a distance of driving going back and forth, to see my family and friends, until I couldn't or had anymore strength left in me. In ten yrs. I've had 5 surgery's (total 18) due polio, all my walking, transferring, using manual wheelchair, which have affected my uper body and shoulders & strength get around. With Dr.s order, I'm not allow to walk anymore and started to use electric wheelchair to get around. I lost lot of my Independence, going places with my friends. Because, my electric chair weights 300 lb., that it won't fit in to any ones vehicles. Anyway, in 10 yrs. no one in my family or friends have come visited me. Even, on holidays, my birthdays. I've try and try for them to come here. I even, offer to pay for the gas, hotel, or whatever they need. No one, in the family even called me, sent e-mail, or write. I did all of that, but no respond. Different excuses, every time I try. I'm diagnose of illness of depression. I've also have attempted to kill myself, because of them. The latest one was three yrs. ago. I went in ambulance to ER and had my stomach pumped. Stayed, in hospital for 4 weeks. Every time, I've been to hospital for my depression, no one even came and visit. Not even, my mom. I've promised, to all my dr's, counselors, and Psychosis, that I will not do that again. I do see my counselor once a week. But, sometime that's not even enough. I just don't know, how and what to do for them to come see me. Any advice, would appreciated.
How Can I Prevent Acne?
My three older siblings got acne when they were around my age. Although I've only had the occasional zit and pimple, I really, REALLY don't want to have a go with acne! Are there things I can do to help prevent acne or is it all in my genes?