I just came across selfinjury.com and I was hoping there would be some people that I could talk to like me that would understand what I’m going through. I’m 22 years old and I’ve been self injuring since I was 12. I stopped injuring for almost 3 years, but when I started to feel like life was getting too rough again I started again and using drugs and drinking to excess. I haven’t injured for a couple months now, but everyday its gets harder not to. Does anyone have any advice for me? I can’t take these feelings for much longer…
Please hold on. Take it one day at a time. Reaching out like you are doing is a positive step.
I understand what your going through, because I too am going through the same stage as you. I am 19 and have been self injuring for 6 years.
Lately exercising has helped me stay positive. When given the choice to stay in or go out, go out, even if you don’t want to; sometimes you might be surprised.
These are just some things that have kinda been helping me the past few months. Hopefully it will help you, even if it gets your mind off of it for an hour or so.
Asking for help is the first step. Find some alternative behavior to help you get thru the rough times. Whatever your hobbies are: music, go
For a walk, call a friend anything to occupy your mind and time until some of the strong SI urges pass. Surround yourself with loving and supportive people to help you. Every day is a new day. Even when having a bad day try to focus that tomorrow can be better.