I sorta feel like the only way I’m going to get better is for me to be put into a partial hospitalization or something in the place of school. My therapist brought it up to me but i’m sorta scared to do that. It’s hard because i”m addicted to self-harming and everywhere i go i think “oh i can hurt myself with that” and that gets so frustrating. It’s like im not safe anywhere. Could anybody give me advice? Comfort me that going into a program really isnt that bad?
Maybe it would be worth considering coming into the S.A.F.E. Alternatives program. It’s a 30 day residential program. You can read more about it at http://www.selfinjury.com and if you want to ask more questions about it – you can call 800-366-8288 (you’ll leave a msg. there and we’d call you back), or write info@selfinjury.com. It’s worth looking into since it’s one of the only programs specifically for self injury. Just something to consider. Reaching out for help takes courage, I hope you’ll do it -wherever it leads you! You have proven your courage in reaching out for help here already. Things can get better 🙂
Pam
hi ihayes118. pam and your therapist are right. if you dont feel safe anywhere and you’re ready to get help, you should. that first step is always the hardest…but it can take you to much more wonderful places…like healing and loving yourself and no more constant fear of thinking about all the things you could self injure with.
i wish you all the best of luck in finding the right help for you ? Laurie