Recently, within the last 6 weeks or so I have started to self harm again. The same method I have been using is one that I used when I was a teen. I don't understand how I have a supportive family and yet ten mins sitting on my own and I have convinced myself to self harm. I have spoken to various people about some difficult things that have been going on but on the whole, I am a happy and rational person.
Does anyone have any advice to stop the thoughts of thinking that self harm is the only thing that can help?
Hi B.... I'm sorry you are going through such a hard time. I know with me, talking about "stuff" can, at times, not only bring back the memory but the emotions I experienced when it happened. Self harm is really addictive if you can, limit your time alone (reduces the chance u will self harm because u have people looking on) and ground yourself by deliberately and methodically checking out your environment, sights, smell, sounds etc. But with that said, I know it is really very hard to do when emotions are raw:(. Wishing you the best. I get it.
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if you can, limit your time alone (reduces the chance u will self harm because u have people looking on) and ground yourself by deliberately and methodically checking out your environment, sights, smell, sounds etc. But with that said, I know it is really very hard to do when emotions are raw:(. Wishing you the best. I get it. 
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