Having strong desires to self-harm

[TeawithIroh]

I just feel like I should be harmed somehow, the self-hatred and pain is getting so loud

[Kaytee1981]

Try the app calm harm it has things to take you mind off self harm. It might work for you x

[TeawithIroh in reply to Kaytee1981]

thank you ill check it out

[Grateful71]

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way, I understand that feeling when you want to be free from pain. But I really don't think self harm is the answer. Is there anything you have done in the past that has helped? If you don't have someone with you to talk to please continue to talk here and we'll listen and help if we can 🧡

[TeawithIroh in reply to Grateful71]

Journaling and putting things into perspective helps momentarily for me - but what helps the most is feeling like I have responsibility and something to work on (like a project or adventure)

[quitter333]

why?

getting damaged will not make you be better in any way.

If you really, really want, don't be an idiot and 'damage' yourself in a more healthy way - e.g. work out seriously. like 2-3 hours. or run some 5-8 miles. lets see those muscle pains the next morning and if you still feel the need to hurt.

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just hurting yourself, e.g. for some reason little girls sometomes cut their hands, is the loser way

[LiveandLetLive42]

Go for a run! I’ve been there and I know what you mean. I actually boxed and it helped 🥊 Self harm is so bad for us. It only hurts us more. I’m sending you lots of hugs 🤗

[TeawithIroh in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

I'd love to go for a run, although it right now is freezing so I will probably wait a bit haha

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to TeawithIroh]

Lol 😂 I don’t blame you! I am also so lazy about exercise. But I like to give that advice to others lol.

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to TeawithIroh]

How are you feeling? No harming right? All my love!

[TeawithIroh in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

Thanks for double checking, I had serious urges earlier but held back. Still in a bad place so not sure what I will do later on, for now just going to wait a bit

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to TeawithIroh]

I’m proud of you though!!

[Pamela2876]

I am sorry you are facing this. I know for me coming out of depression was a matter of understanding my value and worth aside from any accomplishments I made. You were created and are loved for who you are not what you do. A faith in God has helped me to learn to love others and myself rightly. I'd encourage you to take time with God and learn who He is. There are great resources at local churches that can help you overcome this. My thoughts are with you!!