I’m sorry you hurt yourself, but I hope you don’t count it as a failure. You should be proud of yourself for going 8 months without injuring. That’s a major accomplishment and it shouldn’t be weakened by a slip up. We all make mistakes, we all fall down. As long as you get back up, you’re still succeeding. That’s not me saying that it’s not a serious thing to slip up or give in, but just that’s it’s not the end of the world. It doesn’t take away from how how you worked. You’re strong. I hope the 8 months proved to you that you CAN beat this. Now, just see how much longer you can go to beat your record.
That’s awesome! Not that you hurt yourself but that you went that long!! Good job! Life is sometimes harder at different so dont beat yourself up for slipping up. You are so strong to be able to make it so long and I believe you can do it again and even longer. Just keep trying and dont give up! People love you and you are so much better than you think! I wish you luck! If you ever need to talk, I’m here 🙂
It sounds like you have had some pretty intense feelings lately if you ended up injuring. Are you talking about what’s going on? I hope you’ll keep getting support here, but also reach out for help face-to-face.
It’s great that you came here to talk. It’s a very positive step, and setbacks happen – you can get through this.
Not for me I’ve realized the stress of trying to find someone face to face I can tell is…really difficult and no one understands or is able to help, talking face to face can cause triggers all by itself.
I would guess that it can depend on who you are talking to. You’re right – if it’s people who are hurtful, or ignoring – that could be very triggering. My main point is that trying to deal with self injuring alone is sort of what starts self injury to begin with. It’s a way to “deal” with your problems on your own; and it never does deal with the problem. We ALL need help once in a while and we weren’t made to fix everything on our own. At least reaching out here is a start, maybe someday you’ll consider reaching out to someone worthy of your trust.
I’m sorry you hurt yourself, but I hope you don’t count it as a failure. You should be proud of yourself for going 8 months without injuring. That’s a major accomplishment and it shouldn’t be weakened by a slip up. We all make mistakes, we all fall down. As long as you get back up, you’re still succeeding. That’s not me saying that it’s not a serious thing to slip up or give in, but just that’s it’s not the end of the world. It doesn’t take away from how how you worked. You’re strong. I hope the 8 months proved to you that you CAN beat this. Now, just see how much longer you can go to beat your record.
That’s awesome! Not that you hurt yourself but that you went that long!! Good job! Life is sometimes harder at different so dont beat yourself up for slipping up. You are so strong to be able to make it so long and I believe you can do it again and even longer. Just keep trying and dont give up! People love you and you are so much better than you think! I wish you luck! If you ever need to talk, I’m here 🙂
we all make mistake, I havnt self harmed in over a year, i think you can try again and beat your record 🙂
I hope i can too… we’ll all do it together 🙂
Thank-you, you two. You both made me feel good. 🙂 I love being able to talk to people that understand. seriously you guys are awesome.<3
I’m glad you feel better 🙂 it’s so nice to have supportive people
It sounds like you have had some pretty intense feelings lately if you ended up injuring. Are you talking about what’s going on? I hope you’ll keep getting support here, but also reach out for help face-to-face.
It’s great that you came here to talk. It’s a very positive step, and setbacks happen – you can get through this.
Pam L.
Not for me I’ve realized the stress of trying to find someone face to face I can tell is…really difficult and no one understands or is able to help, talking face to face can cause triggers all by itself.
I would guess that it can depend on who you are talking to. You’re right – if it’s people who are hurtful, or ignoring – that could be very triggering. My main point is that trying to deal with self injuring alone is sort of what starts self injury to begin with. It’s a way to “deal” with your problems on your own; and it never does deal with the problem. We ALL need help once in a while and we weren’t made to fix everything on our own. At least reaching out here is a start, maybe someday you’ll consider reaching out to someone worthy of your trust.