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Self harm and anger

Amy85

Hi,

I'm new here and looking for some advice please. My 18 year old son is really struggling at the moment. He had a complete meltdown this morning due to the fact his towel had touched someone else's. He started screaming, crying and swearing which then led to him cutting his arm. I have told him he needs to see a gp but he refuses to go.

Has anyone got any advice on how to deal with these rages? They are scary for everyone in the house he's 6ft1. 

He gets up and goes to work every morning but for some reason mornings really trigger him.

Thank you for reading 

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  • Hi Amy I'm so sorry you find yourselves in this awful situation x

    Autumns right self harm is that big release which isn't healthy but at the time it helps.

    I always feel better after cutting or burning feel pretty rubbish after because of the marks and burns but at the time it helps me feel better

    When he starts to get angry it might help if he has a a pillow to hit or a stress toy

    A comfort song if he's got one?

    My therapist suggested all these for me as sometimes when I'm frustrated it all gets too much.

    I hope things will get better for you all x

  • in reply to Goosey

    Thank you I will get him a pillow and hopefully that will help, thank you for the link aswell x

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