Please help

[Lindsey14]

I could use some help, my friend has really bad self harm issues. She is finding it hard to stay clean. Anyone have advice to help the urges?

[jkl5500]

Are there any self-help groups in your area for people struggling to quit drugs and alcohol?

[Lindsey14 in reply to jkl5500]

I dont really know

[jkl5500 in reply to Lindsey14]

Sorry, I misunderstood your post. I thought you were talking about drug/alcohol abuse.

[Lindsey14 in reply to jkl5500]

Oh its okay

[Bellaella94]

What helped me get over it was a couple things...

1) I had a favourite cutting knife. My counsellor suggested I put it somewhere I can get it but is harder to reach. Like the creepy basement or a high shelf. That way I have to make a very conscience decision. It helped reduce it at first.

2) things to do to instead. Make a list of things to do BEFORE you self harm and place it where you would go to do that. Example: I’d put it next to my knife. Things like call a certain friend, read favourite book, Color (adult colouring books are great!)...

3) feeding your mind with good stuff. I practise gratitude daily (listing things I’m grateful for), listening to personal development tapes (tony Robbins), and pouring my efforts into being a better person and my career.

Hope this helps! I probably got more. But that’s what came to mind now. 😊❤️

[Lindsey14 in reply to Bellaella94]

Thank you so so much!

[Bellaella94 in reply to Lindsey14]

Sure thing! It’s a journey. But if your friend work hard, she can be free of it one day! Keep us posted on your friend. Hope she gets better ❤️

[Lindsey14 in reply to Bellaella94]

Of course, tha k you so much, if you ever have any more tips, let me know!

[Bellaella94 in reply to Lindsey14]

Sounds good. Will do 😊

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She needs professional assistance! Getting high isn’t helpful, I’m sure. I would encourage her to get help.

[SARatz]

Celebrate Recovery is a great resource where she could find support and learn new coping skills, especially if she does a step study. Having a support system is important.