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.
I feel like I just cant stop. I don't know what to do because nothing works to stop me, and I feel so terrible because I made a promise to my friend that I never would again, and here I am doing it all over again. I'm so stupid. I want help but I don't know how without anyone close to me finding out, like my family, I would hate for that to happen. I hate it when people worry. And all this worry just makes me feel like doing it more and more because that seems to be the only thing left that makes me feel at least a little bit better. I'm too alone and I'm too scared right now. Help.
deleted_user
The very best thing to do would be to tell someone that can help you. I found it hard at first, but I am glad I did...
deleted_user
you're not alone, I'm here ;) I know what you mean about not wanting people to worry.. could you talk to a school courselor? he/she couldn't tell anyone unless you were suicidal and they have dealt with pretty much everything... why do you cut? that will help you find some soping skills that will work for you *hugs* feel free to message me anytime
deleted_user
Have you told your therapist about it and maybe get to the root of the cutting. I cut for 8 years and I still think about it especially after the rape last year. There is help ask your therapist about DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), it really helped me.
deleted_user
You're scared, and it seems like the best thing to help, but if you made a promise that should come first... I dunno what would help... I just know that when I can't stop, I try to sleep... it's hard to hurt yourself in your sleep.
deleted_user
Don't promise anything anymore: promises are a bad idea because you're setting your goals too high.
joeyruready
promises...addicts make promises, we dont understand we are powerless over our si. One person alone can not stop, but if you are always with all of us and we are alway swith you, then you will never cut again. We always cut alone, its not like we all get together and have a party, in order to cut you have to isolate yorself, if you want to avoid cutting avoid isolating, every day you dont cut is a good day no matter what else happens, every day you do cut, well that day you coul dhave improved, read my journal see if it helps you.
deleted_user
I would ignore the first part of that post... you are NOT powerless over SI. NEVER let anyone tell you that, not even yourself
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
