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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giraffeheart 03/08/2015

i was two moths free of cutting, but tonight i got overwhelmed and did it. i burnt for the first time as well. I've stopped my self before, but it never lasts long. I'm disappointing in my self i let this addiction and stress get to me. i am a strong person, but i guess i can only take so much.. im shaking really bad and i want to cry, but i know it will make me weak

PokemonKid 03/09/2015

You're never weak because you cry. Crying is a natural reaction. It helps you cope. A therapist once told me it is necessary sometimes even.
I'm sorry you were feeling overwhelmed. Be sure to clean the wounds up well. You don't want to get an infection. You're cared for here on DailyStrength and no one wants to see you hurt. You're going to make it through this. You're strong because you're alive today. You may relapse, but it doesn't make you weak. It means you were just overwhelmed.

krzysoxnpokadots 03/09/2015

You're not weak for crying...you're just stressed and it's normal to need to release that. 2 months cut free is excellent and you can start over again today! Don't let one bad moment ruin anything. You are strong enough to ge through it!

LoveAlice 03/09/2015

Crying doesn't make you weak. It's normal. I'm sorry you had to cut and burn yourself. You are strong, everyone can only take so much. Try not to be hard on yourself. Being overwhelmed is such and awful feeling.

Razor91 03/09/2015

I use to think I was weak because I cried, and then my therapist told me it wasn't a sign of weakness, you're releasing emotions. I always feel better after a good cry.

giraffeheart 03/09/2015

thank you all so much for your care and compassion.

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