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This is me confessing. I've done better with food but held a lot of emotions in and out they came tonight. Really stressful day. Really bad episode of self harm. Disappointed and in pain.
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I have 3 kids. 24. 17. 15. My 17 yr old has become super defiant. He and his 15 yr old sister have on their own decision stopped going to their dads because he and his household is so toxic.My 15 yr old and myself feel like we have to tip toe around my son who is 17. And physically towers over us and out weighs us. He has become emotionally abusive and on the verge of becoming physically...
Glad you've been doing better with food. Sorry you're in physical pain from the self harm. Sometimes holding emotions in in the moment is necessary, journaling or letting them out constructively later can help. Every day's a new chance to improve.
Peace and strength. And hugs
Sorry you are feeling so badly. Self harm only temporarily relieves emotions as you are probably aware. I have no visible emotions, can’t cry, feel love, real anger, I am emotionally numb. I have self-harmed a lot, but find that when the moment come that I am unable to express my emotional pain, I use ice in my hands or on my skin til it hurts. I try to relax, step back look at the situation, set an intention on how to resolve my issue and put an action plan in place. It takes practice but it works. Distraction also helps. You can also call the suicide prevention hotline shown in the crisis section of this page. They also help with self-harm. Sending you support and hugs.