emmalee

@emmalee (24)

Age 40

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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emmalee's Comments

Do you ever cut yourself to purge pain??

freelancerotf @freelancerotf (44) • United States 7 May 07

I have heard of a trend among teens that involves cutting yourself. I would like to know more about this practice. I wonder if adults are doing it too. Is this behavior associated with depression or drug abuse?? What kind of rehab...

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emmalee it's not a 'trend'! I have to cringe when people use that word. A trend suggests it's something 'fahionable' - it's a serious problem! For me, I had heard about self harm from friends - usually just mentioned flipantly. I tried it when things got too much...

8 May 07

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The Truth about Suicide

emmalee @emmalee (24) 8 May 07

After reading a seriously misinformed opinion regarding self-mutilation in a thread at MyLot I wanted to start up a discussion about suicide and mental illness in general. I really feel like suicide is misunderstood. A lot of...

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emmalee Definitely. It's very difficult to explain to other people why, as you put it, you can't "get yourself together". It can be extremely frustrating for loved ones who just want you to be happy. I don't think anyone expects people to really "understand" but at...

8 May 07

The Pogues live

emmalee @emmalee (24) 4 May 07

Has anyone had the good fortune to see this amazing band live? I recently saw them for their Christmas show in Dublin and it was a fantastic experience. It was at the Point which is a huge, soul-less venue here but it was...

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emmalee SAdly, since breaking up with his wife and soul mate Victoria he's back on the drink. Fingers crossed he makes it to another Christmas!

4 May 07