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Falling back down

halike
halike
For the past few days I have been falling back down, my addictions are coming back even stronger than before, and its starting to get to be too much any more. I'm starting to just have thoughts about cutting again, and the shittiest part is that its out of no where. this is all stemming from nothing.... I tried talking to someone very close but they just told me the same useless bull shit, I guess someone who hasn't been there, on the deciding point of killing yourself or not don't really have a clue or can gasp it... I guess what I'm sayin is that I just want someone to talk to about it, or at least understand it
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm sorry. I wish you had someone that was there and close who could understand what you are going through. I may not be able to either but I would love to talk to you if you want. Just shoot me a message. Big Hugs! I hope you stay afloat.
WallyBear
WallyBear
I understand halike.

These feelings you are having are very similar to the ones I used to have. The reason you are feeling this way is not quite as important as how you handle it. Hurting yourself is NOT the way to handle it.
This could be some left over feelings from Christmas, or something that hurt you at work or school that you buried deep down inside of you. It could be associated with a look someone gave you that caused you pain. Maybe something at home........
Sweetheart, something hurt you. Hurting Yourself even more is not the answer. It NEVER is. Please Don't harm yourself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, when you are thinking about cutting and the urge is overwhelming pick something else that you hate and does not feel good but is not in fact harmful to you. Running up and down some steps until you are out of breath, 75 crunches/sit-ups, scrubbing the bath tile with a toothbrush, picking up dog poop in the back yard..... whatever. I personally like the crunches. Every time you want to cut do crunches until you can't do them anymore- each and every time. You'll get the immediacy of pain/discomfort, you'll be doing something in which eventually the obsessive thoughts will be forced out of your brain, exercise will increase the feel good chemicals, and within a month or so you'll have a wicked nice abdomen to boot!