Self-Injury Support Group
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I got back from the hospital on Wed after two weeks being there. My cutting got out of control & my suicide ideation got so intense & my best friend noticed me going down hill for a while. She found out I was cutting again & very suicidal & the scary thing is it didn't scare me I was@peace with it all because the hell would b over. But after being@the hospital 2 Weeks I was actually scared to leave. Since being home I've been more scared them ever b4 & scared to even leave my house. It's so confusing & battling my urges to self harm & go into eating disorder behavior is the hardest it's ever been!!! Had anyone else felt this way??? I thought things would get easier.?
deleted_user
People SAY things always get easier, but that's not always true.
deleted_user
People SAY things always get easier, but that's not always true.
brokenbuthopeful
It will get worst before it gets better, I learned that the hard way. I think you maybe don't want to leave your house ebcause it's like your sanctuary, your safe place. Try to leave your house like 1 small step at a time, go for a walk around your neighborhood, meet up with your friends, and go for ice cream, try to go to places that are fun and relaxing, that won't make you feel stressed out. I hope things get better for you.
deleted_user
iv been in and out of psych most of my life and yes it is so scary to leave... we are safe and supported there..the routine is comforting, try to take each moment at a time and know youwill adjust as you are ready.. i so hope your well
valgal18
i've felt the same way after being in the hospital......for me i felt that way becasue at the hospital i was alwyas safe and being back at home was scary becasue i had a little bit of a hard time controlling myself.....but the hospital is always there so we need ot use it when we need it.....we can do it though!!!! be strong!!!!!! if you ever wanna talk, i'm here
deleted_user
When I was in my black place last Thurs,in my suicidal ideation,I fantasized bout what it would be like in the hospital. I was in psyche unit one weekend about 15 years ago. Stay safe,with people who care. Make little trips outside but stay safe with a friend,relative,whoever you have. We care.
deleted_user
as people say, it is hard at first, but trust me it gets easier over time. sometimes after months of being 'clean' you can relapse, it is very difficult, but if you get through the night without cutting you feel like a champion :) not at first obv, but it will come, i wish u luck
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