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.
Hey yall...I'm new to this group. I have struggled with self harming for 15 years. Over half my life.....I had an urge today and did not succumb. Mostly I just get the thought that I want to, that I deserve it, until it gets bad enough that I go through with it. Today I had the thought that I wanted to, that I deserved it, and instead got myself out of the situation that was making me feel this way....any insight from people who have overcome? Maybe some stories on how you were able to let the habit go or what you do to avoid hurting yourself? Just need some encouragement right now. Thanks and good to meet yall.
I succeeded only a few times in avoiding it. I kept myself busy by doing something that I like to do, like drawing.
It worked well for me. Listening to music and going out for a walk is always a good way to get rid of the need to self harm.
I had the urge to cut once and I was very angry, my whole body shook and I pulled out my blade but then I hesitated just as the blade touched my skin and I grabbed a red pen instead and started drawing on my body. It helps a lot even if you draw negative things.
I hope this helps you. Good luck. Hugs