Just a quick note to say that I have won the Christian New Media Awards’ “Best Newcomer Blog.” (Here is the shortlist. EDIT: That link now takes you to the winners/runnersup/finalist list) I wasn’t able to make it to London for the ceremony, unfortunately (I live faaar away) I’m really pleased, I haven’t won anything […]
Some Helpful Links
October 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hi there, I’m back again after a trip to Edinburgh. I’m a bit tired today, so I’m afraid a few links is all you’re getting! These are some links specifically on Christian faith and mental health that I have found helpful. Is Taking Medication a Sin? This article explains how the author moved from a negative […]
The Golden Rule and Self Hatred
September 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
What is known as “the golden rule” comes in Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. He said: So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7:12) This is an amazing teaching which, if followed by all, would […]
Hospital Chaplains
September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I noticed search terms about hospital chaplains cropping up in my stats box, so I thought I would write a post about them. I have written elsewhere about my experiences with chaplains, but I thought it would bear repeating! Firstly, What Does A Chaplain Do? A chaplain in any hospital (psychiatric or otherwise) is there […]
G2SI: Recovering
September 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Let me say this: I feel like a hypocrite writing this. I slipped up, recently, and broke my record of being self injury free. I cannot sit here and write to you that there is an easy way to recover from self harm, that there is a way to banish it forever. I can, though, […]
G2SI: Self Injury and Body Modification
September 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
I have a number of piercings and tattoos, although nothing very wild, and I also self harm. I have heard others ask, fairly frequently, whether the piercings and tattoos are other forms of self injury for me, and whether they are for others. Obviously I can only really speak for myself, but I believe that, […]
G2SI: Alternatives
September 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
I thought it might be helpful to list some alternatives to self injury, things that might help if you are getting the desire to do it, but are trying not to. Talk to a friend, parent, or helpline. Sometimes talking it through, or talking about something for a time can help you past the worst of […]
G2SI: Self Injury: Christian Views
September 11, 2012 by 4 Comments
Christians, like any group in society, can hold various views on self injury. These can include that it is a sign of mental illness, that it is attention-seeking, and so on, just like non-Christians. There are, however, a few specific ways Christians understand self injury, and a few questions that Christian self injurers may have […]
G2SI: Christian Links
September 6, 2012 by 3 Comments
I have found it hard to find specifically Christian websites or articles about self injury. However I have found a few resources for you. Please note that I do not necessarily endorse anything on these websites. Please be aware that websites may be triggering. The Lysamena Project on Self Injury: Christian site with information about […]
G2SI: What is Self Injury?
September 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Self injury (SI) is described as “an act which involves deliberately inflicting pain and/or injury to one’s own body, but without suicidal intent.” [1] Another definition, from the Christian psychologist Dr Kate Middleton states that self injury is: “acting to deliberately injure yourself physically in an attempt to cope with, express or reduce intense or […]
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