I started self harming when I was in ninth grade. I am a junior now. I stopped for almost a year and just recently relapsed to my old ways. I injured myself a few weeks ago for the first time in a long time ago. I have been injuring ever since. I need to stop. I know how bad it hurts my boyfriend but I just can’t seem to control myself when I am alone. I don’t know what to do or how to handle any of this anymore.
some things to do. try to not be alone for too long. and one thing, make yourself better for yourself or it will never work. also when you feel like injuring or what ever, try to maybe call a friend or family member and just talk.
You’re got a good start. Being able to see that you need to stop is a big step. A big part of try to stop is avoiding triggers as much as possible. But when you can’t, you have to do something besides injur. Anything. Blog about what’s upsetting you, write in a journal, talk to someone you can trust–anything. You just have to find something that’s healthy and makes you feel better. It’s whatever works for you. I know, easier said than done.