Will I go back into self harm?

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so I stopped self harm for 4 months. Super happy about that, I’ve never been so proud of myself for getting so far.

Recently, I feel like, I’ve just been really down and.. I’m afraid I’m gonna try something again. I’ve been thinking about it a lot, self harming. And to be honest, I’m a little scared.

What do to prevent this from happening again?

Category: Tags: asked December 14, 2013

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First off, I just want to say that (as someone who struggled/kinda struggles with self harm) that I am REALLY proud that you've gone that long without it, and you should be proud of yourself! :) In regards to what you should do, this is gonna sound cheesy but maybe you could write down what's bothering you, watch movies/tv shows you like, listen to music and have a good cry sesh (honestly, a good cry session does wonders), exercise, whatever you like to do. Just something that might make you feel like you don't have to. One more thing: If for some reason you do end up self harming again, don't be upset with yourself, don't feel like a failure, and don't be mad at yourself for doing it. Because it's really fucking hard to deal with, and shit happens, people relapse, sooo you should still be proud of yourself, try your hardest to no do it, and if you do, don't feel like a failure b/c you're not and i'm proud of you and you should be proud of you too!
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First off, I just want to say that (as someone who struggled/kinda struggles with self harm) that I am REALLY proud that you've gone that long without it, and you should be proud of yourself! :) In regards to what you should do, this is gonna sound cheesy but maybe you could write down what's bothering you, watch movies/tv shows you like, listen to music and have a good cry sesh (honestly, a good cry session does wonders), exercise, whatever you like to do. Just something that might make you feel like you don't have to. One more thing: If for some reason you do end up self harming again, don't be upset with yourself, don't feel like a failure, and don't be mad at yourself for doing it. Because it's really fucking hard to deal with, and shit happens, people relapse, sooo you should still be proud of yourself, try your hardest to no do it, and if you do, don't feel like a failure b/c you're not and i'm proud of you!
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so I've been here exactly. i relapsed and it really wasnt worth it. you should keep going because youve been strong for this long already!! 4 months is AMAZING and i might not know you well but i believe if you can make 4 months you can do even better! i know things might be really difficult for you right now, but you can always find alternatives! writing and drawing are really great and music too! and just to let you know if you do relapse it doesnt make you less strong or worthless or bad it just means nothings really helping. so try not to give up! you're really strong for making it this far and i believe you can go maybe 5, 6, 7, 8 months longer! keep your chin up hun <3
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it is all up to you to prevent yourself from self harming! i have been struggling for realistically almost my whole life with it and i have not in a long time. make the choice and commit (:
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Just think about all the improvement you have made and how long you have gone without it! Don't give into a pressure just because things are getting rough. That is the beauty in this! Just push yourself further and dont let it hold you back or bring it down. Remember, to make a diamond, there has to be pressure.