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 feel like such a hypocrite! I am a teacher that works with students with emotional needs. It is my job to convince them that they need to learn appropriate coping methods. However, I haven't really found that many myself, and I engage in the very thing that I try to keep them from doing. I wish I could take my own advice. It has been almost 8 months since my last cutting incident. But still I feel horrible.
Does this make me a terrible person or what.
Does this make me a terrible person or what.
deleted_user
no. it makes you HUMAN. you are trying to help those who are younger and who might not be as strong as you are emotionally. it doesn't make you a bad person at all. you just have to start working on some things to help you, and maybe that'll even give you some ideas on how to better help some of your students. just keep your chin up hun
kefoster427
You are not a hypocrite in any way. You are trying to save them before they hit the point that everyone here has hit. I try to do the same thing by mentoring some younger people from my HS. I tell only a select few, who are on the brink of being where I was when I started, about my struggles so hopefully they won't hit this point. By doing what you are doing you are saving lives and healing people. That is one of the best things you can do in my opinion. Keep going and fighting. You are probably one of the best examples they have whether they know it or not. Stay strong. You are doing great things and that will only continue
e4now
i feel the same way...i can try to help others not to SH but when it comes down to me i do it...almost every day now...i know its not heathy, i know my DBT skills to get me thru it, but i always resort to what i do best...i give in when i try to tell others not to... i give them suggestions healthy distractions...i am a hypocrite
deleted_user
HUGS! You are not a hypocrite, or a terrible person. I struggle with a lot of stuff, and I'm studying to be an early childhood educator right now. I think that people like us who understand pain are best suited to helping others deal with their own issues and teaching them to cope. Keep up the good work! :)
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