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.

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Angel93
Angel93

I've been cutting for a very long time and it has been a big part of my life.. it has been a up and down relationship.. I had been clean for about a year till I broke and relapsed..I cant even count how many times now I've relapsed..  than I would be clean for a while than just recently I relapsed again.. I've started cutting again, my old "friend" is back yet again to numb the pain, create scars and take over.. I've made so many cuts on my arm.. today at work I wanted to make some more.. I'm so tired of feeling this mental pain and it never ending.. they always find a way to sneak back into your life.. 

RuthNaomi116
RuthNaomi116
Hi Angel 93, it may be helpful to consider what is actually causing all of this. The cutting is a symptom for something deeper going on, so trying to fight the temptation will not be as helpful as actually identifying what is causing you the pain to lead you to self-harm. Once that is identified, then you can begin to process those feelings and begin the healing process. Can you clarify what triggers this for you?
You are not defined by this, and you are stronger than you believe. Have you considered picking an accountability buddy who you can talk about this further with, maybe an older female friend, or counselor? No one should have to go through something like this alone. I will be praying for you to find strength and courage as you walk through this.