Self Injury Bulletin Board

This board is moderated to keep the board safe for everyone. All messages to the board will be reviewed before they be sent to the board. Messages that do not conform to the rules below will not be added to the bulletin board. This is for your protection so that there will be no flaming, no inappropriate posts, no family members, clinicians, etc.

This is not a place for families, friends or clinicians. Your messages will not be posted. Families have their own un-moderated bulletin board here. Also there are many excellent resources on the Internet for families of borderlines such as email support groups.  Please see my "Resource" section.

Bulletin Board Rules:

Suicidal ideation and discussions of suicide are permitted as long as you are not at immediate risk. Thoughts of suicide are normal for many of us as we suffer depression, etc. We need to discuss these things openly. 

However, anyone who is actively suicidal (i.e. at risk) are not permitted into the room as you are encouraged to call 911 immediately. I have written a suicide crisis intervention section for you including many resources here. Also check out our Sanctuary Hotline" here where you can call or write volunteers directly.

You are welcome back into the bulletin board after you have taken the steps necessary to save your life.

No arguments are permitted on this bulletin board. It is fine to say you disagree with someone and why, but it is not appropriate to argue. This is not the place to rage. 

No foul language is permitted. It is true that there are times when curse words are helpful when expressing yourself and they are very powerful. However, many people take offense to this and many times this habit can be abused. This is also a good place to practice disagreements with positive discussion versus splitting and raging.

If you have left a message and do not find it posted, chances are your message has broken an above rule. Try again and if it doesn't break any rules, we will be happy to post it.

Please give us a maximum of 24 hours to get to the messages and approve them so they will show up on the board. 

We happen to think you are very special and we will be providing a safe atmosphere for everyone.

Please feel free to open up and let it out...let it all out. This board is extremely confidential and you will find that you are not alone and that many people cry the same tears.