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I can't do this

dinorachel
dinorachel
I wonder how many things I title "I can't do this." ...apparently quite a few; my internet browser recognizes the phrase. Ha.
Anywho. It's been six months since I last cut. And I can't do this anymore. I've been getting increasingly anxious and panicky. Every time I have any time to hear my thoughts, there's the nagging, "You can't do this. You're just going to fuck it up. Just fuck it up already." And I don't know how much longer I can ignore that. I don't know anything. I'm all out of sorts.
deleted_user
deleted_user
you CAN do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! look how far you've come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you've battled the urge for 6 months.....6 whole months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i know that fighting thr urge is hard, but i have faith that you CAN and WILL beat the urge and that you'll be able to fight it off!!! you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
6 friggin' months.. Dude, that's amazing. Don't give in!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
6 months! That's amazing! Yes, fighting the urge is hard. There is no denying that. Longest I ever went was 8 months and it was the hardest thing I ever did! but if you can do 6 months, who says you can't do one more day? And then another. Don't look at how long you have left, look at it this way...if you can't make it a whole day. Then try an hour. Get through that hour without cutting. And then focus on the next hour. Take it little by little, otherwise you will completely burn yourself out. You can do it!
deleted_user
deleted_user
First congrats on the 6 months. That truly is an accomplishment. Just think...you've made it 6 months, you can make it 6 months more. I find when ever I feel the urge cut I find someone to talk to. It really helps. I haven't cut in three years now. And its still a daily battle for me not to. But I can't let these demons win. I won't let them!! You just need to be strong and know that you can do this. And be proud of your 6 months. Not many of us can make it that long. Plus, you are sharing your thoughts on here...that's a big start. Best of luck to you!!
kittydodge
kittydodge
First Congrats hun I will admit in 15 years I relapsed twice but it only lasted one day. What Im saying if I can do it so can you. We all have those moments of weakness like me tonight I have that moment and I feel like a failure but I use to cut my legs from knee to ankle tonight just a small cut on the palm on my hand. Listen to what everyone says the true secret is tricking your mind when you feel the urge go do something fun and crazy and I say that thought will disappear keep ya mind busy I do knitting now when Im upset and it helps I wish you the best of luck
Peace out
deleted_user
deleted_user
Heyy. I just wanted to say that you should be proud of yourself for not cutting for six months. That's a very long period of time. Even though you're anxious and panicky don't go back to hurting yourself. Try to find something else that you can do like a hobby or hanging out with friends. Maybe this will relieve your anxiousness. Try to not tell yourself those thoughts and stay positive.

For me, I used to hurt myself. But I haven't for about three months. Sometimes I relapse back to it. But, I'm trying really hard not to. Support from friends and family helps too. Also, if you ever need someone to talk to, or if you're having a bad day. Or you just want to talk to someone. I'm always here.

Much Love,
Jessica