Hi! To be honest, I’m kind of nervous to be writing about this so publicly. I have been SIing for about four years now and I finally admitted it to my parents in the last two months. I hate that I’m hurting my family so much by SIing. I want to stay strong and I want to be able to get past all of this one day. I know it’s going to take some time, but I’m hoping that talking out loud about it will help a little bit. Are there any suggestions in how some of you are coping with the urge to SI. I’ve tried several remedies, I haven’t had any success, though. I’m constantly going back to square one, I feel so trapped in this cycle, and I would just like to step out of it, even if it’s just for a few moments. Thanks so much!! 🙂
Hi there! I know how you feel! Its really tough to NOT SI when you really want to! I call a friend or text someone cause then my hands are occupied, but i know how you feel when the urge is so strong that it seems nothing will help. Just try to keep your hands busy. I hope this helps a little. I just found this site a few days ago and it seems to help to talk about it and read others posts. So keep coming back! 🙂
The best advice I can give is to find something to do when you feel the urge. Something that can “replace” what’s going on. I usually use something physical – like running or dancing to music.
When things get really overwhelming, I go to someone I trust or come to the blog.
((hugs))