Self-Injury Support Group

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Struggling...

DreamWeaver101
DreamWeaver101
I'm struggling. If I want to be honest with myself, which I don't, I've been struggling for a while. With the depression, the anxiety and of course the cutting. Although I haven't actually cut in over 14 months, it seems that urge refuses to leave... I've been dealing with it the best I can, but it somehow got a little too much this last week. I guess I'm just looking for a little support, maybe...
ArtistMWS
ArtistMWS
The fact that you've made it so long without cutting is a great thing and you should be very proud of that. Unfortunately life tends to throw us moments when stress seems overwhelming; believe me I've been there and still am there. The best thing I guess I can suggest is to try keep positive; write down some things in your life that are positive or that you're looking forward to and you'll be surprised how much that can help.
tyzz27
tyzz27
Great suggestions AMWS.

I also believe that some individuals, including myself will have lives that are addictive. This will often mean that our addictions will never fully go away but will become dormant. In a fellowship I belong to for another addiction a friend shared that his addiction is in a nursing home at the moment. He described that although his addiction isnt strong at the moment he can not deny the fact that at times it will till raise its head. He also noted, which i strongly support. that our addictions have allowed us to get to this point in life and although they may not be healthy they do need to be given the recognition for keeping us alive.