self harm

[tbaxley02]

I’m finding it harder and harder to not self harm. I’m 3 days clean and i feel like im losing my mind, but everyone gets so mad when I do it, but at the same time I need it. I don’t know what to do anymore

[ashleybakerr01]

I used to think I needed to also. I'm currently a few months clean. It was hard, but I just distracted myself by doing other things I enjoyed. Like coloring, it keeps me calm and at ease

[RupertBrown]

I used to do it too. Its been over a year now I think. I know how hard it can get not to give in. The urge is really strong at first, but it gets less intense after a while. For me it was both a release and an addiction to that endorphin rush. The endorphin rush can be gotten other ways, in my case I used exercise. The release part was trickier. The only way around that was to be more aware of my emotions and my mental state. I had to manage my stress and emotions so that I didn't get so despondent that I needed the release. At first I had to distract myself a lot when I got the urge. Anything that could take your mind off it would work. Eventually the urges got less frequent and less strong. Just don't be too hard on yourself if you relapse. It can turn into a cycle of pain and frustration. Good for you for reaching out. You are stronger than you know and can do this. Sending you courage and peace.

[indie24]

I get that. I have been dealing with this too but you need to understand that healing takes time. It's not going to be an overnight kind of thing. It takes time and effort. Learn other options and coping skills. It might take a while, but remember that if you are trying, it will get better.