What is Self-Injury

Self-harm is also known as self-injury (SI), self-inflicted violence (SIV), self-injurious behavior (SIB), and self-mutilation, although this last term has connotations that some p...

Join Now

Free, anonymous support from people just like you.

We're on Facebook!
Check out our page!
DS Store is Open
DS t-shirts and more
Advertisement
Discussion:
Self Injury: Life.
Watch this 
View More Posts Ignore
For over 3 years, i've cut myself. It's been a long time since i could actually say that i was clean of it. I dont even really remember how to live without it. What i do instead, or what i do to fill the space that i used it for. I don't know, but i'm going to do it. Self destructive behavior isn't needed in my life, yet i've used it as though it were a necessity. It stops here and now. I'm done hurting myself. No matter what, i don't want that anymore. Even if the urges are killer, i will refrain. My mind is set, my words will be true. I am no longer going to let this monster known as self injury gobble be up and spit my out defeated. The more i think about the scars, the shame, and the act in itself, the more made up my mind is. How could i have done that to myself? I let it go so far. I let it swallow me. It WAS NOT my fault. I did not know the consequences of my actions, and i did not feel enough to regret that i did them. My first order of business: rid myself of the blades, and forbid myself to take out new ones. No more temptation, no more addiction. I'm a good person, i deserve more than what i am giving myself. I'm not a nasty, cruel, evil person. I DO GOOD THINGS! No matter what my reward be, if i even get one, i know what actions are good and which ones are not. I learn, i take everything in, i evaluate. Something i am proud of. I'm proud of myself, and the person that i am today. I am happy that i've lived like i have and made the mistakes that i have. I am grateful for my mistakes! I've made them now, and learned the hard way. But in any case, I have learned and will no longer have to face them later. My goal: Self Injury and Love. My goal: Will Be Achieved.
Posted on 11/05/09, 06:11 am
6 Replies Add Your Reply
Reminder: This is a support group for Self-Injury. We trust you will do your best to remain positive and helpful. For more information, see our rules of the road.

You may also create your own Member Groups where you can moderate the discussion.
Comment:
Email me when others reply to this topic help
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #1 - 11/05/09  8:40am
" I may not know you, but I am extremely proud of you and I look up to you. I wish I could be like you, I wish I could make the decisions you have made. You are so strong in being able to do this and I'm realy pleased that you feel able to do this.

I wish you luck in doing this and I am here if you ever need anyone. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #2 - 11/05/09  11:09am
" were all here if u need us i jst started self injuring myself an nver thought i would it was take great strenghth to fight the urge. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #3 - 11/06/09  5:31am
" Maaan am I glad I read this. I think I can go to bed now. Thank you beyond what you could ever know. "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #4 - 11/10/09  1:26pm
" Check back on this thread when you are thinking of injuring. Congratualtions and i wish you the BEST of luck in the future.

Self injury is a vicous addiction, and you may have to fight it for the rest of your life. Ive been fighting it for 6+ years, and I dont see that fight ending anytime soon. Its just any other addiction. I beleive you can do it.

God bless "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #5 - 11/11/09  12:20am
" I LOVED READING THIS THREAD!!!Thank you for sharing this!I am proud of you!And this is really inspirational. Its the feelings that I have on my good days, and when I go a long period of time without SI. So Im actually contemplating making this into a cool font and puting on my backround!It definitely impacted my life in a good way hearing someone say this and instill this positivity and determination in readers like myself.

I LIKE THIS!=))))Thank you again!=)))Keep it up...and let us know how its going . "
View More Posts Ignore
Reply #6 - 11/11/09  4:47am
" Great positive thinking!!! I hope that it works out for you!! I wish I was strong enough to stand up and say that's enough. I'm honestly scared to stop. Know that we are here to support you! I wish you luck!!!! :-) "

Add Your Reply
Advertisement

Advertisement
Content on DailyStrength.org is for informational purposes only. We do not provide any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. More info
Portions of support group and treatment information provided by Wikipedia under the GNU FDL license
Copyright 2006-2009, DailyStrength, Inc. All rights reserved.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Report Abuse | HSW International | HSW China | HSW Brazil