Self harm urges

[daas]

Hi everyone, I'm sorry to be a burden. I'm new here and I'm currently having self harm urges. I gave in 2 nights ago and did a lot of cutting, and the urges have been strong since. I don't know what brought this on, everything else has been going really well, it's like I sabotage myself when things go too well. I apparently haven't been to see the therapist for almost a year; at least that's what my med prescriber told me yesterday when I was there. I can't get in until May with the therapist unless there's a cancellation.

[Marysblue]

You're never a burden here. I wish I knew what to tell you I don't have a lot of experience with that. There are crisis lines, warm lines that you can reach out to to talk. Maybe that might help. Maybe your doctor's office could get you in sooner to see someone if they knew this.Have you ever watched any videos on self-compassion or done any self-compassion meditations? I find them helpful if I remember to do them. Tara Brach on YouTube I like, free insight timer app has some self-compassion meditations. Does exercise help you, that helps me with my mental issues.

[Shnookie]

please call 988 - suicide prevention - crisis hotline. Please advocate for yourself. Call your doctor’s office and tell them about the self-harming incidents. Your life is precious.

[punkster]

Like another poster suggested, please call the suicide prevention hotline. You could check into online therapy to fill in until you can see your therapist.

[catsrock]

I'm sorry you are having such a rough time. I hope you called the hotline.