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proud of myself

deleted_user
deleted_user
im really proud of myself cause i really really wanted to burn myself (im a burner more so then a cutter) but i didnt. i had to take extra sleep meds and knock myslef out so that i wouldnt hurt myself but thats progress, right? i almost gave in but i made myself not do it and i know that all of you know how hard of a struggle that is! anyway, i just wanted to post something positive!
deleted_user
deleted_user
good job. although taking extra sleep meds could kill you...so be careful. try doing a different course of action next time.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hey that's so great...yeah with the sleep meds do be careful...but i know how hard it can be to avoid doing it...to get yourself out of that mindframe is so hard. Well done! and yeah...good posts are always super nice to read, thank you :D
bunnieluver18
bunnieluver18
YEAH!!! This is what it's all about! I bet you feel so happy that you didn't, that sense of accomplishment. Never forget that... cause next time you can remind yourself of how it felt to resist your urge. :) xoxo ~Tracie
sleepykitten
sleepykitten
Well done! thats a massive accomplishment. I agree with everyone else about taking too many meds, but its a good lesson that distraction can work for you.
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