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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FeelingLikeShit
FeelingLikeShit

im so scared. i feel myself slipping into the dark place that i was in last year when i tried to kill myself and i cut last night and now im so scared because i cant talk to anyone about it because then my mom just yells at me and tells me to do better and that scars make you ugly and idk what to do

NullFantasma
NullFantasma
You are free to message me whenever you'd like.

It sounds like your mother does not understand the situation, and for that I am deeply sorry for you. You are doing the best you can and you should be proud of that. For the record though, scars aren't ugly; they show that you've struggled, and that's okay.
silverlady569
silverlady569
Do you have a counselor at school? If so try talking to them and perhaps they can help you get some counseling that would be appropriate. I speak from experience when I tell you that you are not alone. There are lots more of us than you would believe. I am 64 yrs. old and used to cut when I was younger.
I still have moments when I am overwhelmed by emotional traumas beyond my control, that I think about cutting again. My advice to you is to find an outlet for all that emotional turmoil, I suggest something like a punching bag, or running. Use your imagination to find an outlet for yourself. I know its not easy, just realize that things do get better. Your mom has never been in the same situation apparently, however I am sure she loves and cares about you. Thinking of you.