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.
It sounds insane to say it's hard to not hurt yourself, but it's true. It's such a challenge for me. Especially lately, it just feels like the rug's been yanked out from underneath me. The last few weeks have been pretty bad. I've already cut, more like scratches, but I know myself and that's how it starts and then it'll escalate and become a monster that won't go away. I can't go back to this, and yet it's just to hard to resist right now...
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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...
The biggest advice I can give is to stay away from alcohol - alcohol will not only make you more likely to cut, you'll be more likely to cut deeply because you won't be paying as much attention.
I've found, for me, the best distractions are the silly stuff. A friendly neighbourhood cat who's always up for a petting, watching a fun, silly movie or even pulling faces in the movie, even if I don't feel like it.
I feel for you, really I do. I hope things get better for you.