Self-Injury Support Group
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.
I am not writing this to brag or make other's feel bad. I am writing this to show there is hope.
I have been cutting since I was 13. I am now 27, 28 in Dec. I am just about to hit a year and a half without cutting. This is the longest I have EVER gone since I started cutting.
I wanted to share this to show others that it is possible to start recovery. I by no means, consider myself in recovery. I am still working at it and still struggle sometimes on a daily basis. But I am learning that there are other ways to cope. Some work, some don't and sometimes I don't choose the best coping methods. But, I am working at it.
I have had many times where I would go a few days, weeks or months then give in. But just remember, the next time may be your longest. Relapse doesn't mean failure, it just means you are human!
Keep you head up and self safe! There is hope!
I have been cutting since I was 13. I am now 27, 28 in Dec. I am just about to hit a year and a half without cutting. This is the longest I have EVER gone since I started cutting.
I wanted to share this to show others that it is possible to start recovery. I by no means, consider myself in recovery. I am still working at it and still struggle sometimes on a daily basis. But I am learning that there are other ways to cope. Some work, some don't and sometimes I don't choose the best coping methods. But, I am working at it.
I have had many times where I would go a few days, weeks or months then give in. But just remember, the next time may be your longest. Relapse doesn't mean failure, it just means you are human!
Keep you head up and self safe! There is hope!
I agree, there is hope and you have to try not to give in on things that tempts you. It will not be easy, but it is possible to hope.
Thanks needesster for sharing this message to everyone.
It is not easy, but with time comes strength.
Everyone - it is important to encourage yourself for every day, maybe even hour, you get through without self-harm. Tell yourself "I did it, I can keep doing this. It will get better," every day. Never give up!!
xoxo
-Toad.