For six years now I have SIed and still counting, I have been able to stop for a week but then i started again it was to stressful I feel like SI is the only thing that is keeping me going. I have been hospitalized several times for this behavior, but that still didn’t help me. I have had a very rough life my entire life, being abused, bullied, and assaulted does not make life easy for anyone and SI makes me feel like I actually have control over my own life, gives me power, makes me okay to be in my own body. I don’t know how to stop SI I want so desperately to, but i really don’t think I can Ive tyred so many times but failed miserably… honestly is there any hope for me??
There is ALWAYS hope! Reach out for help. Have you considered seeing a therapist/counselor? There are many options. You could also consider coming to the SAFE Alternatives program. Feel free to ask some questions about it and also find out some other options. Give us a call at 800.366.8288 (you’d leave a confidential message and we will call you back) or email info@selfinjury.com . EVERYONE needs help and support once in a while, and there is always hope. I hope you’ll keep fighting for yourself because you – and your future- are worth it!
Pam