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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Not so strong after all.

Cassandrax3
Cassandrax3
It's been 12 days since I last cut. It's a first for me and I'm so proud of myself. See I also threw my razor out on that day but on the 8th day without cutting myself I found myself taking apart another razor. I didn't cut but instead I used a rubber band. It helped but all I can think about is cutting and it's all I want to do. Now I have that razor back in it's spot but I haven't used it yet. I want to but I don't want to. But the urge is way too strong to fight. I want to cut sooooo bad but my scars are fading and I kind of want them to go away. But I miss cutting.
deleted_user
deleted_user
EXACT same feeling here.....

I have gone through hundreds of razors. and part of me feels *defeated* when my cuts all heal and fade....

I plan on cutting fresh stuff today........
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
I went through this stage of thinking too on my road to recovery. I also felt the same way about quitting smoking. It seems like you are losing your best friend but you aren't. I haven't cut in over a year or had a smoke in 49 days. I am so proud of you for going more than a week! That is great! I hope you find better coping skills. I am in therapy and am on psych meds that work well. I am stable now. I hope you find peace and harmony.
kandeekandy733
kandeekandy733
You are very strong, you know why? You are strong enough to get help and open yourself up! Stay strong. hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with Kandee you are strong. I used to self harm for many years and it took me a total of 6 years to admit to my loved ones and find help. I didn't even have the courage to say it anonymously online. I was afraid. Making short goals and of course throwing out the razors help. You are doing great.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's a great start! I'm proud that you had the strength to take apart the razor and not use it! That takes a lot! Good job! That's a step in the right direction!