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I need to get help

rac146
rac146
Here is my journal entry today. Please take the time to read it:

http://www.dailystrength.org/people/452778/journal

Whoever was on the other end made me promise to get help. He said to count the drum beats. I'm just so tired of feeling like this all the god damn time. I'm so young but I feel so old, because its hard for me to remember a time when I didn't feel like this. like taking horrible actions against me. its been probably 11 years or so, and I'm only 21. I'm done trying to do this on my own. I'm going to try to get help but...I'm so scared.


Any words of encouragement would be appreciated.
lizaradley
lizaradley
I'm so glad you found the strength to call that hotline. I personally think your boyfriend is being inconsiderate. Maybe it's for the best that you're on a break if he can't support you in times of need.

It's not a failure that you self harmed. It's like any addiction, you will have times when you are vulnerable and you slip. The important thing is that you recognise that it was a slip and that it doesn't define you. Focus on all that time where you did not self harm. That's pretty amazing. Everybody has their moments of weakness. For me I get really drunk and disgraceful when I get really down. But I don't let those nights when I slip define me. They're just something that happened.

Get help! You deserve it!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I only turned 23 just this month. I've been dealing with depression and self harm since I was about 13. It seems like a lifetime. It's hard to hang on. I know it is. I've been there. But I'm still here holding on and you can to. You just have to hold on tight and reach out for help. It's scary sometimes to do that. But there are times when reaching out is your only choice. And it does help. Just hang in there and reach out when you need to, and even when you just need a word of encouragement...it doesn't hurt to reach out for that either.

Sending you many hugs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I only turned 23 just this month. I've been dealing with depression and self harm since I was about 13. It seems like a lifetime. It's hard to hang on. I know it is. I've been there. But I'm still here holding on and you can to. You just have to hold on tight and reach out for help. It's scary sometimes to do that. But there are times when reaching out is your only choice. And it does help. Just hang in there and reach out when you need to, and even when you just need a word of encouragement...it doesn't hurt to reach out for that either.

Sending you many hugs.
mbowden98
mbowden98
I'm so proud of you for reaching out for help. That is the best thing you can do for yourself and is a sign of strength. Please take good care and know we all are rooting for you.
mbowden98
mbowden98
I'm so proud of you for reaching out for help. That is the best thing you can do for yourself and is a sign of strength. Please take good care and know we all are rooting for you.
gramybear
gramybear
Don't be afraid, you have lots of back up here, to help you get through the rough times! You are never alone.
beachside
beachside
I am glad you are reaching out for help, proud of you. Being able to reach out for help is a great thing to do for yourself. Wishing you the best.
rac146
rac146
Thanks everyone for your beautuful replies. It really does make me feel better having such kind support!