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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kailajo318
kailajo318
I haven't cut for like 2 weeks or maybe slightly longer since i'm trying to stop. I want to cut though even though I'm not dealing with anything that typically triggers it. I just feel like I need to. I know I need to stop though and the guy I like really wants me to stop and I don't want to let him down. It's just hard. I'm being good and finding ways to distract myself but it doesn't take away the urges and really wanting to do it.
butterfly000
butterfly000
Congrats for being just over 2 weeks cut free! thats an awesome start!!! :)
The thought and urges last a few weeks but it gets better, then it will just be what triggers you that will leave you with that feeling of wanting to cut... I dont know if it really ever goes away... but it gets far more easy as time passes, and the more coping skills and support you have the better! :) Keep it up! I know its hard but its worth it!
Razor91
Razor91
I'm going through pretty strong urges too but I haven't given in....yet anyway. I hate how they are so strong and sometimes overcome the distractions. Well done on 2 weeks, that's great :)
freespirit-1
freespirit-1
well done for 2 weeks it does get better all you need to do is find a hobby to take your mind of the urges you can do it well done
DreamWeaver101
DreamWeaver101
Congratulations! Two weeks is a huge deal. I know that it's hard, especially in the beginning, but it gets easier as you go along. Sometimes the urges go away completely but at the very least they become a lot easier to manage. I think that we all have a choice between what's good and what's easy. And you're choosing to stop which is great! It will take work and effort but if you think about it, you're already doing it! Good luck and feel free to message me anytime you feel like talking!
MaryinLouisville
MaryinLouisville
Wow, to me that is fantastic. I'm back at trying again to abstain. I'm using a 12 step support group. I wish it was an SI 12 step, but I've looked and looked and can't find even one anywhere. You are doing a wonderful job!!