I have suffered with depression and self harmed since I was 14. I am now 20 and have been getting some help (anti-deps and councelling). I have recently tried to stop harming myself and so far have not hurt myself for nearly two months.
However my boyfriend says I have become really violent since I stopped. I know he's right. I've always been hypersensitive, but used to bottle all the anger and upset up and take it out on myself. Now I just snap and shout and lash out. I have really hurt him a couple of times and feel really bad - but I just can't stop. My BF says he will put up with it because he'd rather I be this way than SH. But I feel that if it continues I'm going to push him (and everyone else) away. Is this normal with people trying to stop SHing?
I would appreciate any help or advice.