Treatment for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

[@bolothetitan5009]

After 6 years i relapsed. I just wanted to feel something else. Something other than anger, frustration, anxiety, and hopelessness. I just needed that.

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@brokenheart1188]

@@PsychHub While suffering in depression n worse anxiety,have lost all family,then faced more tragedies,😭😭, lost home,all wealth,...all left alone...Now suffering in much worse mental state,can,t manage myself,gone much worse,Life is hell torture,Doctors say that without strong caring support,it will b a miracle to recover for an alone mentaly upset person,so will anyone support me ,adopt for few months to recover😭😭😭?

[@neerwillbeneer]

I have no clue. But the high which comes after the act and the pleasure feels healing itslef

[@PatronSaintPatTate]

@@neerwillbeneerthe relief of seeing blood running down your arm and dripping off the hands is addictive. Hard to explain to people who don’t know but it does feel like the only thing that helps block everything else for a moment

[@ameliamartinez5669]

I've relapsed after 2 months, I hurt somebody I loved and recently I've had so many intrusive toughts I couldn't hold myself. I stopped now, I'm going to get more than 2 months clean this time, I know it

[@Lisabpp]

Congrats!!! I hope i can also stop :(

[@ameliamartinez5669]

I hope you're ok, I'm so proud of you for fighting

[@BowChickaWow]

I know we can all get through this together, I believe in you all. ❤ Its been three months free for me. I didn’t realize I was hurting my friendship and my past girlfriend so much with my self sabotaging behaviors that I just hate myself for it so much. I can’t get out of this endless cycle of only hurting my relationships, and then I keep hurting myself for every little mistake I do. I’m trying to go harm free for a week, then I’ll try a month.

[@ameliamartinez5669]

​@corydrybrough2203that's awesome!! I'm almost 2 years clean too and I can really tell it gets better

[@piyalichowdhury4438]

Funny how at a point of life I never understood the urge to self harm. Until, I started doing it on myself. I have never shared it anywhere, but today I am. Idk why.

[@PsychHub]

We appreciate you taking the first step of expressing your pain. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. Please reach out for support, there is help out there and people who care about you!

[@ashhogg8354]

Dam I feel you bro :)

[@PuggleCake]

I never got it but once a started a realized it made me brain produce the feel good chemicals

[@khevanatripathi8065]

im working on an investigatory project on self harm ... as a victim myself i completely understand how you feel... if youre comfortable , please allow me to use your story as ''what self harmers have to say'' . please mention your name and age for the same. its just a school project and ill make sure that no one ever will reach you or question you for the same . your rest of the information will remain anonymous. waiting to hear from you soon thank you!

[@likeidk]

Clean for about 5 minutes lmao, we can get through this together, slowly, but we will

[@strange_t0aster777]

How are you doing so far? :)

[@PurpleGuyMakesBeats]

How is it going? How are you :)

[@likeidk]

@@PurpleGuyMakesBeats couple weeks clean :]

[@PurpleGuyMakesBeats]

@@likeidk that’s wonderful! I’m a month and 6 days, almost 7 :)

[@bahanadadmusic4732]

Whilst im watching this am 0 seconds free through out but i stoped when it said cbt, mentaly im 3

[@SVSSX]

Hi !Ive just relapsed after around 3 weeks,I’m proud of myself for making it that far,but I’m sad I ended up relapsing

[@cutestkoalacb3248]

Don’t worry, if you can make it 3 weeks, I bet you can make it a whole month! Don’t worry about relapsing. It’s a part of recovery ❤️❤️ I believe in you so maybe this could help you believe in yourself 😊🌈❤️

[@ameliamartinez5669]

Hey you can do this, you can get trough all

[@GnzotheGr8]

Relapses are common, you’re not less of a person for it. It’s not a straight road, there’s bumps and turns. It’s all about how you react to it. It sounds like you regret it, that’s a good sign. Let that fuel you. It’s two months later since you first posted this and I hope you’re doing better, and if you’re not that’s okay too.

[@bolothetitan5009]

I just relapsed after 6 years. I thought i am over this..sadly,it is not over with me.

[@seren2425]

hey! im so proud of your for making it so far! you’re doing so good :)

[@theunknown4570]

The prison that holds you captive, has no walls

[@simp2263]

I do it and it hurts. I don’t like that it hurts but I like the mark and the blood I’m unsure why. It helps me to relive anxiety and anger when I see my blood and I don’t know how to stop.

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@sowmiyavasudevan3395]

Same. :(

[@dogecointechnocrat]

Tbh same

[@0325melissa]

THIS. this is exactly how I feel, I don't like how it hurts non-stop but I love to see the blood. I think of it like it's a punishment to my body because I feel guilty about everything and the blood helps me cope.

[@Escxpe_21]

Omg THIS exactly. The pain isn't ideal but the blood helps... it's weird isn't it, I thought I was the only one that felt that weird thing, feels better when I see someone like me. I hope you've gotten better buddy.

[@kageta17]

I relapsed after around 2 months. im proud i got so far, but it felt like the more time that passed, the more i wanted to ruin it. Its like i have to punish myself, even for the smallest things. The worst part is being scared to talk about it, though you have close people. The comment section feels safe, I hope everyone is getting the love and support they deserve

[@Cadenza93]

I totally understand the punishing yourself part, I think that’s why I’ve been doing that crap

[@bbx4200]

This is me last year, I’m so much better now. I used to have cuts all over my arm and when my mom found out, she yelled at me for being ungrateful instead.

[@deleted4055]

im so sorry this happened to you, know that you are strong and beautiful.

[@Joseph-wy7dt]

Then what did you do? Can you please replay me

[@BazookaDoe]

my dad did the same when i was in 7th grade. I am almost 30 now and because he shamed ,me I never received the help I needed. I stopped cutting but it changed form into other addictions, pain seeking behaviors, and just made an absolute mess of my life. the cutting got better but without figuring out the root, it was still there just subconsciously. Please be safe and if you can ,find the root cause. Don't let it hide and fester into something bigger. I am on this video because I just realized I am having the same issue of self harm, just in massively different ways. I hope that you can figure it out and your mother will figure out how to be more supportive.

[@reeseharness6717]

Just relapsed, its unbelievably frustrating. Im willing to give it another try with finally understanding what i thought was wrong with me.

[@peachyxleaf8943]

Relapsed after one year. It was really hard because I thought about it all day, I couldn’t even wait to get home from school I broke the metal off a pencil and did it in class. I’m not even suicidal and I’ve been doing a lot better but the urge was just so strong and I’m so mad at myself and I told my best friend I would stop but I want to keep doing it. It makes me feel horrible but it makes me feel better at the same time i don’t know what it is I just like seeing the cuts ig.

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department

[@evansmith-df7vu]

I relapsed after about five years I’m hoping by posting this here it’ll motivate me to stay sober again

[@Bambixtomie]

It's a urge, something that I can't control, I have to do it to feel relieved, and for a moment I feel pleasure and pride, just before feeling guilty and ashamed, I feel like I'm in a loop ? Infinite feelings of pain and relief...

[@G3orge3e]

I’m too young for this, but I’m not sure how to stop. This is going to take me a while.

[@mikelopez5865]

finally i feel understood.

[@johnlenon8984]

Love you mike... Remember you came to this video for a reason....you wanna improve just remember this :)

[@Ninguemporai1999]

Antidepressants really helped me

[@PsychHub]

Thanks for sharing your personal experience!

[@onion_soup_]

I've been trying to paint whenever I have the urge to self harm, it helps me put all those emotions, or even numbness somewhere, and it is very meditative to me, which helps me calm down and get rid of the urge. It's been working for about two weeks, but I just relapsed, and my mom almost caught me cutting myself. I'm so scared what she would do if she found out.

[@Eswashere]

Loads of people self harm and it can be so scary and frustrating but you will get through it if you try ❤

[@martiemyers2374]

I Understand that most of the people on here are very young. I started when I was 13. It is very difficult to stop with certain triggers. I stopped for a long time when I had my kids. Only certain triggers would make me resort back to my old ways when I was raising my kids. Instead of cutting like I did as a teen, I would bruise myself badly for it is easier to make excuses why you have these injuries. In the last two years I had a significant emotional stressor and then I started with chronic pain which is now unfortunately led me to self harm again for 2 years. I will think I am ok but then something will trigger me into a tailspin and I can’t stop the thoughts. When I feel trapped in my negative thoughts I then resort to self harm in various ways because it makes things feel better and calm again. Are there any adults on here that are like me? I can only hope and pray that all you young people on here learn to stop and use better coping skills. Get help now! I wish you all the best! To live happy and at peace.

[@melunesf]

I am 29 and I do have a long story with self cutting, I have also started at the age of 13 ( I have been cleaned for 2 years and then I started again.) I have finally stopped it at the age of 27 ; however I do drink a lot of alcohol these days ; I feel like I always need another addiction and it’s hard.. if you need some advice or just some emotional support I will do my best ' stay strong :)

[@martiemyers2374]

@@melunesf I am so glad you have gotten better again! It is hard to fight it. I appreciate your response. I am trying therapy again. Although it has not helped me in the past. But, I think this is mainly do to unexperienced people on this matter and me thinking I am fine and there is no reason for me to even be in therapy. I am on a 8 week waiting list for cognitive behavioral therapy. All last spring/summer I wore long sleeves, jackets, pants, or long skirts. I can’t do that again. Then I am forever self conscience that people will notice my scars. I don’t want this.

[@melanielonga2729]

I also started harming at 13 with cutting but I had done it earlier with bruises without even meaning it. The journey to recovery is hard one and I’m only 14 hrs sober when writing this and have never told anybody. I hope you all a successful trip to being sober.

[@deleted4055]

did your scars ever go away?

[@AmazingPie]

I hit myself in the face when I feel intensely overwhelmed, I’ve been doing it since I was in grade 6. I want to stop as it causes turmoil, but it’s hard when that’s the only way I know to cope

[@Killua_Zoldyck3407]

Yeah I actually do the same thing....i wouldn't say since grade 6 though in sorry about that

[@kspoo10_]

I do something similar, but I hit myself in a different spot on the head. Once I did it whilst wearing my headphones and they broke :( Maybe you could look online or ask a therapist about ways to cope with overwhelming emotions?

[@khevanatripathi8065]

im working on an investigatory project on self harm ... as a victim myself i completely understand how you feel... if youre comfortable , please allow me to use your story as ''what self harmers have to say'' . please mention your name and age for the same. its just a school project and ill make sure that no one ever will reach you or question you for the same . your rest of the information will remain anonymous. waiting to hear from you soon thank you!

[@light__69]

You aren't alone✨️ Ily please don't do anything wrong

[@yonanian3252]

I did it again after nearly 1 year. I hope y'all get better.

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@Dragonerror218]

There's a spark of hope in you you need to calm down and enjoy your life and be happy

[@smooth_4306]

Clean for a full hour 😌 I'm getting better 😌

[@kai-vn1ln]

i started cutting on 11-27-21 and relapsed today. not that far of a gap but i'm determined to stay clean. i'm aiming for 1 week.

[@phoebenwachukwu3348]

how’d you do, love ?

[@kai-vn1ln]

@@phoebenwachukwu3348 im doing good now, made it to my streak finally

[@khevanatripathi8065]

im working on an investigatory project on self harm ... as a victim myself i completely understand how you feel... if youre comfortable , please allow me to use your story as ''what self harmers have to say'' . please mention your name and age for the same. its just a school project and ill make sure that no one ever will reach you or question you for the same . your rest of the information will remain anonymous. waiting to hear from you soon thank you!

[@jadebolanos6534]

I was 2 years clean then i lost it just this year. It left me so disappointed to the point i wanted to cÛt more. Then I stopped, again, im now 5 months clean. Yesterday i couldnt take the temptations/thoughts of self harming anymore, so i decided to go in the rain and break down. it helped so much, i felt better and i forgot abt how i wanted to cÛt again.

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for sharing your lived experience. By sharing what you’ve gone through, others know that they aren’t alone and that recovery is possible. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@hahaimlaughing2828]

I’m just here because I keep bashing my head when I’m angry, yes anger issues

[@xxsanji_cosplaysxx9805]

Im not suicidal. I dont want to die. But I have these times where I randomly start thinking badly about myself. My mind keeps telling me "you deserve to bleed" and "You dont deserve any food". It gets to the point where you have the urge to harm yourself. I think, "Its just one little cut, It doesnt harm me or anybody else, its going to heal." I promised my sister I wouldnt hurt myself anymore, but Ive still been doing it. Ive only been clean for about 2 minutes to be honest.

[@Елизавета-р2ч]

>"You don't deserve any food" This one hits me hard. For a long time I didn't even realised this was also a form of SH. Until I actually started cutting myself.

[@harrystulip]

hey, how are you doing now?

[@Isabella.paige.kelly1]

I was clean for 4 months and everything changed and ppl left when they said they wouldn’t and I relapsed and I feel so shitty but my old friend is taking me out to town today so hopefully that can be a distraction for me hope everyone else is doing okie to

[@AnthonyRamirez-ey5db]

When you feel confined and stuck write down whatever you're feeling. After that take a walk or hit the gym no matter the time of day. Get off you're phone or at most play music that makes you happy. Don't let the world close in on you bro. Breath ! You're alive you have people around you that care even if you wish not to bother them. I have my scars and the pandemic only made things harder for us bro. Just know technology isn't a way to distract yourself in a good way. Movement and being outside are you're best bet. If not look into your thyroid hormones. I have hypothyroidism and vitiligo and I feel like that triggers most of my negative thoughts. Stay up and enjoy you're weekend my friend.

[@ameliamartinez5669]

I hope you're doing better now

[@julianicholson5822]

Were in this together buddy. Im rooting for you

[@alexalaplume3824]

hey, i just want to say i do sh to but not that bad like i cut my wrists but not too deep, cuz i don't want people to see it. i may be struggling to not do it everyday, but i'm trying, but the thing is i have nothing to stop me from doing it and i can do it like every sec if i want to. i somethimes think abt kms but i know i never will cuz i never give up and i have friends and family, always so people don't, cuz there is always someone who cares, i care abt all of your lives

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@zsartchannel5646]

I relapsed after 9 months. Honestly, i feel lost knowing I lasted that long all for nothing

[@c0mets.k1ss]

Hey,nine months is amazing! I'm really proud of you for making it that long! It can be hard,my longest streak was about four months,and that was hard enough! Relapsing is a part of healing,I ended up doing it a few weeks ago. Just remember,you're not alone

[@sarahbear9744]

Think of it this way...you lasted long enough for a whole baby to grow inside of someone. Did they waste that energy if the baby was still-born? No, they made something beautiful. For you, that was 9 months of watching the scars fade. Even if you have fresh ones again. It doesn't matter, because you're still here to try again. It'll always hurt you didn't make it longer. Maybe it'll hurt less when you make it 10 months next time, and 11 after that. Relapse is a part of recovery. Recovery is NEVER linear. Not one person has just put down the blade and never looked at it again. It probably took a few relapses before they got to where they could. Keep learning new coping strategies, and forgive yourself if it does happen, because more guilt, isn't what you need to get through this. I'm writing this from a place of empathy. My record was 18 months. I'm working on a couple weeks right now, but I'm hoping I'll beat that record some day. I hope you get to beat your record too.

[@gabriel83082]

i cant stop.

[@doritostrawberries]

i never thought it would come to this point but it has

[@PsychHub]

We appreciate you taking the first step of expressing your pain. If you or another individual is in immediate danger, please seek medical attention immediately by calling 911 or visiting the nearest emergency room. For 24/7 support, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. If you are located outside the United States, check out our description box for links to find support in your area.

[@paulcurran4867]

Head hitting is such a major issue. We need more help!

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for taking the first step and expressing your struggle. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@MC_Nands]

When I was in grade school and highschool, I never thought of hurting myself. It's been 1 year since I started doing it. I am afraid to seek help. Some people tells me not to do it. Because I can recover on my own. But I can't control it. It's like a thought in my head.

[@PanFroggo14]

Clean for about half an hour, it’s hard but we can get through it together ☺️

[@giticapitica]

I never used to understand how people could do this to themselves until I did it, too. I justed achieved 6 months clean 3 days ago until about 10 minutes ago but I got clean once and I can do it again.

[@popp1040]

Ugh just relapsed after like 3 months clean :( it’s gotten even worse than it was before but I’m hoping I can escape this addiction :(

[@enity-d5i]

I’m here for a friend. Good luck all.

[@aiden5246]

Hi! I’ve just relapsed after only a 5 hour streak… I’m really sad 😢

[@rooftop_rambles]

Please dont be sad :(

[@allavaramaro]

I don’t understand, I can’t express any emotion freely as I get a bad reaction from my parents (as example if I want to hit the wall they ask if I’m crazy, or if I’m too happy and hyper-fixating over someone, especially if it’s woman, they restrict my communications with them as they are homophobic) So in the end I cut cause feeling of physical pain reminds me I’m alive? And to tame intense emotions if I happen to be at home at that moment I’m soon to be adult and I really hope to get out of this household and I also hope all the great people I met won’t forget about me in the meantime) They’ve somehow read my phone which I though to be my personal space and limited all the “bad people” to communicate with me My mind was a mess, but now it’s even bigger mess, and all the food became tasteless and I rarely feel hunger, and somehow while I’m doing finals state exams every time I don’t feel stress over my results, but flashbacks from the night my parents confronted me and told a loooooot of bad stuff about all the dear people to me

[@Jake_da_boii]

Clean for 1 day now 💔 getting there 😊

[@chad8109]

I finally feel understood, I have scars all over my right hand now :(

[@lunastarrs8484]

Same I feel so depressed thinking about the thing I wanted to do and the thing I can’t do with these. I feel so broken and different. For once I just wanna feel like everybody else and just wish I could forget without this constant reminder on my arm

[@naturespipes5718]

I just bite myself till I bleed. Some times it stops the voices and sometimes it makes them worse. Last time things got bad I became very violent with my self and hurt myself alot. I just hope that nobody does the same as I do.

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for your comment. We want you to know that you’re not alone in how you feel. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. You are not alone. Help is available.

[@coffeebeanz]

i dont want to get 'better'. im the best ive ever been.

[@nauwaysaint]

i’m already on meds. i’m getting tested for bipolar and ptsd next week. i don’t find it scary, it’s just a shitty thing that helps

[@xuicidxlcreator]

This still happens to me still at teenage age is really hard like by self harm all the time. Just being honest here. Im not sure how to stop this myself but i can try and get help. If im barve enough.

[@lookbothways5104]

The worst thing about this is that some of the scars remain visible and they remind you of your own pain. I self harmed 3 times, each time got worse. The first time I did it I was afraid so I didn't cut deep, they healed in 1-3 months and they aren't visible now. The second time I did it, I went a bit deeper, they're visible but not so much. The third cut was the worst, I'll probably have the scar forever. It was so much deeper that my blood was literally dripping down my arm as if I got shot in the shoulder or something. The scar even has a bump and the moment I realised that this scar will be on me forever I stopped doing self harm because it's very visible and I don't want people to think I'm some freak. I haven't done it since then for a year. I just had a horrible day today and was thinking of doing it, but then I looked at my scar and reminded myself why I shouldn't. It's sad looking in the comments and seeing how desperate everyone is. Sad world we live in.

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for your comment. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@Елизавета-р2ч]

That logic don't really work for me. I look at the scars and they anger me so much that I think I deserve deeper ones

[@aki-lm7ii]

i harm around my leg cuz wrists are too noticeable idk how to stop ill try

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@lea-ou8qx]

i wish i knew that before i cut so much on my wrist

[@aki-lm7ii]

@@lea-ou8qx hey its okay you will get through this im with you

[@naomii_mar1ee]

I only cut on my knees and legs too bc it would be too noticable otherwise. Its nice knowing im not alone in that. I hope you are ok, we can get through this

[@ya5hasvii]

I hv been doing that since 4 yrs, I don't know how to stop. It makes me feel better.Whenever I feel anxious in school ,I just go to the washroom and hurt myself,I can't help. I wanna talk to my parents abt it but idk where to start :(

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for reaching out! Asking for help is a vital step of recovery. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. You are not alone. Help is available.

[@mappy20yearsago]

I didnt realise untill now that, me hitting my head on trees and walls when i was 8... scratching my arms skin off when i was 13 and cutting myself now, were all connected. Guess i cut those memories off.

[@sugardrop69]

I unfortunately went to school with someone who used to cut themselves and I noticed it and they pulled their arm away from my view, I hope they're doing better today

[@robertcreighton4635]

I've not done anything since January 2022. Nearly a whole 10 months. I hope I got this

[@khevanatripathi8065]

im working on an investigatory project on self harm ... as a victim myself i completely understand how you feel... if youre comfortable , please allow me to use your story as ''what self harmers have to say'' . please mention your name and age for the same. its just a school project and ill make sure that no one ever will reach you or question you for the same . your rest of the information will remain anonymous. waiting to hear from you soon thank you!

[@nandos9358]

My whole forehead is red bruises and I have no one to talk to. I told my partner I felt bad and he was annoyed because he’s sleeping and I woke him up to say I felt like hurting myself

[@kindnessisnotweakness532]

does anyone use medication and if so which kind did you find most beneficial. I found emdr to help a lot for me

[@reahsahpagel3354]

Relapsed and came here :,((( ugh guilt strong asf atm

[@Beaugoat]

I've been clean for around 13 days, and I'm trying my hardest not to relapse so far

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@riotix1196]

THATS SO COOL WTF

[@Escxpe_21]

Good luck buddy, I know u are so strong and will get through it.

[@Pilzk]

32 days clean

[@lunastarrs8484]

Same I feel so depressed thinking about the thing I wanted to do and the thing I can’t do with these. I feel so broken and different. For once I just wanna feel like everybody else and just wish I could forget without this constant reminder on my arm

[@PsychHub]

We appreciate you taking the first step of expressing your pain. If you or another individual is in immediate danger, please seek medical attention immediately by calling 911 or visiting the nearest emergency room. For 24/7 support, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. If you are located outside the United States, check out our description box for links to find support in your area.

[@netabolt6546]

one month ago i cut myself very badly (to cope with depression and frustrations in life) and i telling myself i quit it right there and never do it. my hand was like one week in bandages. after that was gone i was frustrated or depressed again and no surprise, cut myself again. i was very dark state these last couple of days. cut myself again today to cope with mental breakdown i'm having (hearing voices, burned out on writing, hating the hot summer etc) and i'm hesitating though i should better not do it, to cut myself again tommorow but hoping it would be a deeper cut. what am i thinking?! I want to stop but i cant. i have no other alternative. i dont know what CBT is maybe i should try it if its not about "Beeing Happy, fake smiling..." bullshit, i'm not up to that. if its about some differences in habbits tracking (like if you want to cut yourself you do this to have the same feeling etc...) than i'm going to try. but as so far i still cut myself. and my parents hate it and i can understand them. they are probably worried. i also have suicidal thoughts but i cant reach the suicidal chatline. i dont want to call them because i'm afraid that they would get me to a hospital or something like that. better to chat but it not working more. i hate myself, and i want to die but i am too weak or too ascared to actualy kill myself but cutting myself is some sort of relieve or a way to express my depression and its horrible and my hands are so ugly with scars. again, when CBT does NOT mean Fake Smiling or Beeing Happy all the time, and its about Habbits or Behaviours and another Way to Cope, than yeah, gonna try it. wish me luck.

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for taking the first step and expressing your struggle. We want you to know you are not alone in how you feel. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@averygaietysalvar7795]

I understand now 😢 I started when I was only 5 years old biting myself when I was pissed off now at 25 I hit myself on my thighs and head 🥺🥺 my parents told me I was just playing around 😞

[@sandollAr123]

ive been self harming like cutting myself and staying awake and not eating much. sleeping also till 3 . tbh i dont know why i do it. im scared to call the helpline bc i might get caught. my mom prob would get rlly mad at me . not very supposed to talk ab this but im under 12. one time i tried to kms. by choking myself. i just want someone to talk to. ive been through so much. i told my “best friend” and she moved to tenesee and left me. i blocked her but i dont care about her much anymore. i just want this all to end. but yk ppl are intresting and that doesnt make me feel any better. everytime i tell my mom im upset she will always say that oh i buy you things, i give you a good life and your still sad? you should appreciate what i give you. but idrk-

[@mirasmedia13]

i'm in a really great place mentally right now, but i can't stop cutting. it's like i'm addicted to it or something

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for your comment. We want you to know that you’re not alone in how you feel. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. You are not alone. Help is available.

[@Limes_not_Lemons]

most I've made it is about 11 months, since that heavy relapse it's been about 2-3 months at a time, a few weeks of sh then months of nothing, over and over. all that on and off for around 6-7 years. trying but it's damn hard

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@whiteflagisurrender]

Clean for 3 hours I started worrying because my big hoodie couldn't hide my cuts anymore and my friends questioned it Also hitting the wall till bleeding worried my parents- I'm sorry for venting here :/

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@naomii_mar1ee]

How are you doing now? Im here if u wanna vent, I struggle with this too

[@whiteflagisurrender]

@@naomii_mar1ee I've been forcing myself to stay clean for a week because of Ramadan and I'm muslim,ain't no way I'll handle the whole month but..I'll try

[@naomii_mar1ee]

@@whiteflagisurrender im sure you can do it, you're a very strong person ❤

[@whiteflagisurrender]

@@naomii_mar1ee this feels like I'm seeking attention,I'm really sorry

[@sharpwater4804]

I’ve had bad episodes where I feel Intensely suicidal but I’ve never cut myself with the intention of following through with suicide, I cut my self somewhat frequently and it’s the only way I can process my emotion but I’m scared to tell my therapist

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for taking the first step and expressing your struggle. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@dwellign]

can it be an addiction if it makes you feel good or feel release?

[@ball1975]

Anything can be addiction

[@NormanTPN1]

Wish I could get a therapist to talk to my problems about, but my parents say it’s a phase I’ll “just grow out of by myself”….

[@angeldust8849]

I'm clean 5 months now but I'm struggling since yesterday

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@libicohanim9839]

I really don't know what to do. I can't stop slapping myself and scratching myself hard on the back. I do that when i feel disappointed of myself, remember bad things that I did in the past, and even if i just do something stupid. I really want to tell my parents, but i feel like I'm going to give them so much stress. and i feel like I have to tell them, but i never had the way to say it. What do you think i should do?

[@zachwhitehorn7926]

Why can’t I share this video?

[@summar1z3d]

I managed 5 months before i relapsed, im just struggling. Throughout the 5 months, whenever i was upset sh was the only thing i was thinking of

[@spike6093]

Been cleaning for almost 2 days

[@beartinsel]

I’ve been clean for 1 minute :)

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for sharing your lived experience. Your safety is a top priority - if you or another individual is in immediate danger, please seek medical attention immediately by calling 911 or visiting the nearest emergency room. For 24/7 support, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Not in the United States? Here are some resources on where to find help and support: Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines Open Counseling www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines The International Suicide Prevention Wiki suicideprevention.wikia.org/wiki/International_Suicide_Prevention_Directory#Global_.28non-US.2FCanada.29. You are not alone. Help is available.

[@Lumolla]

We all will return to it sooner or later

[@Polaris_Real]

Hey, I know you from DA. Love your stuff bro

[@Lumolla]

@Connor_nz Well, interesting meet for sure. Though i feel that you just found my DA through KZbin instead 🤷‍♀️. Anyway, I'm not posting for a long while and will probably "never" be posting again

[@mgracie247]

I started scratching, and it's getting worse. I want to tell someone, especially a teacher at school, but im afraid they'd tell my parents. I don't want to worry them.

[@sarahbear9744]

Go to the guidance counselor, honestly. I SO much understand not wanting to "worry" your parents. Isn't that in their job description though, to worry about the health of their children? That counts for mental health too. If you go to them, they can help you tell your parents and actually get you into therapy to be able to help you through this. If you go to them and say, "Hey, I've been struggling with some self-harm urges, and I really need help talking to my parents about getting into therapy," they are legally obligated to do SOMETHING. If the goal is to clue your parents in and get the behavior nipped it the butt before you get into adulthood and it's harder to retrain your coping mechanisms. It might freak them out at first, but I'm sure they'll be grateful that it was, "help me not do this anymore," and not, a call from the school you're in the hospital with an infection from your nails. (Even if we keep our hands clean, we're not perfect and can definitely get something nasty under our nails without noticing). I promise I mean 0% of this as patronizing in ANY way. I WISH I had stuck up for myself as a younger individual, (Cause I'm assuming teen years from your command of the English language, and I can't exactly call you a kid if that's the case), when I noticed how different I was from everyone else. It turns out, I'm autistic, and spent my entire life being abused and bullied for it. I didn't get a diagnosis till I was 23yrs old. Early diagnosis of ANY problems, psych or physical, can save lives. So, advocate for yourself till your blue in the face. Your survival could ACTUALLY depend on it.

[@mgracie247]

@@sarahbear9744 thanks for your comment ❤️ I did end up going to my guidance counselor. Didn't tell them about my self harm, but I have been clean for nearly 2 weeks

[@sarahbear9744]

@@mgracie247 I don't care how you got it done. If you're able to get help. I'm happy for it. I hope everything continues to go well. And remember, please forgive yourself if you DO relapse, because recovery is never linear. It's okay to fall as long as you get back up.

[@khevanatripathi8065]

im working on an investigatory project on self harm ... as a victim myself i completely understand how you feel... if youre comfortable , please allow me to use your story as ''what self harmers have to say'' . please mention your name and age for the same. its just a school project and ill make sure that no one ever will reach you or question you for the same . your rest of the information will remain anonymous. waiting to hear from you soon thank you!

[@justanomorifan3059]

Im not mentally ill because i do feel happy or atleast calm throught the day. But without others, i would lock myself on my room and rot away. I get stressed easily and i hate it. I cant do math homework without hittig myself and crying. This invade things that are SUPPOSE to be fun like video games where i hit myself when I get something wrong. I use it as self punishment. I also have this underlying feeling of worthlessness, which makes me also do it.

[@hutao48]

How do I get help without telling my mom I’m afraid I might get in trouble

[@hyunjoong4609]

Does biting my fingers repeatly count?? I used to hurt and burn my arms but now I stopped Now I only bite my fingers when I find myself frustrated

[@yoyoitsem.]

im 24 days today, im having rlly bad urges rn and i ns feel like a disappointment to everyone around me and idk what to do anymore

[@fareed2ashfaqsfm927]

How to stop squeezing eyeball plz help me I'm about squeeze my eye ball

[@rafin.]

w h a t

[@protectis1551]

What the Fuck

[@Emmanuella777]

@@protectis1551 Please can we be a little bit mindful, people are rlly going thru stuff

[@zyxoverhere]

Busy your hands with other stuff. Try to squeeze a softoy instead

[@epic.9186]

I’ve been clean for just over 2 weeks, I’m surprised I stayed clean for 1 day tbh

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for sharing with us. Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@khevanatripathi8065]

im working on an investigatory project on self harm ... as a victim myself i completely understand how you feel... if youre comfortable , please allow me to use your story as ''what self harmers have to say'' . please mention your name and age for the same. its just a school project and ill make sure that no one ever will reach you or question you for the same . your rest of the information will remain anonymous. waiting to hear from you soon thank you!

[@epic.9186]

@@khevanatripathi8065 Alex, 12, hope this helps

[@rebeccalowery897]

Been self harming every day

[@NoobMaster-fy6xu]

1 month clean :D

[@Pilzk]

Same!!

[@ro515]

what should i do some people in my class are making fun of my scars, it makes me suicidal

[@egyptlele148]

i was crying last night cause i relapsed and i told myself i will never be good enough and while i was crying it just hit me nobody knows how unhappy i am and i need help but....i wont ask for it..

[@khevanatripathi8065]

im working on an investigatory project on self harm ... as a victim myself i completely understand how you feel... if youre comfortable , please allow me to use your story as ''what self harmers have to say'' . please mention your name and age for the same. its just a school project and ill make sure that no one ever will reach you or question you for the same . your rest of the information will remain anonymous. waiting to hear from you soon thank you!

[@godzillaqueen]

I've got diagnosed borderline. When things get really bad (grandma dies, got assaulted, whatever), the delicious cuts on my arm make me feel better. My therapist changed practices and I can't get an appointment with her. I feel sad and abandoned, and I want to cut now.

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for saying something, that's the first step to getting help. Please talk to a trusted adult that can help you and give support. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. You are not alone!

[@hampyton4142]

My longest without relapsing was 104 days, I now relapse every few days

[@urmom-wz4xu]

Clean for 1 day, I had the knife in my hand today but my dad came home so I couldn’t cut today☹️

[@0325melissa]

I just relapsed after around a week. It's my first time being clean for more than 2 days so my first time *really* relapsing and it hurts even worse than before.

[@sarahbear9744]

I'm SO proud of you! A week or 2 days. You still stopped yourself. You did that. If you can do a week, try for 2 next time. Relapse is part 9f recovery. You set a new record for yourself! Keep beating it, and a week will become a month, will become a season, and so on. I know this was 4 months ago, but I wanna let you know I'm rooting for you, wherever you're at in your journey now.

[@0325melissa]

@@sarahbear9744 thank you so much omg you're so sweet

[@frodoline3231]

i have relapsed after a year now i couldn‘t controle myself no more

[@V3R0SIKA._.TH3R1AN]

Is it bad to cut at 10 years old?

[@kittyonsaturn]

clean for about 3 minutes. my arm hurts :(

[@debotrimukherjee9763]

I was clean for 10 days until last night.

[@purv2809]

I relapsed again after 3 months of not thinking about doing it. BUT the most difficult problem is that idek why i do what i do like i have noo absolute reason to die or harm myself likeeee idkkkkkk i just wanna stop but I can’t

[@ochenc1071]

Guess who just relapsed after a week! Me.. its me.

[@rooftop_rambles]

:(

[@chaey0lvr]

relapsed after a month 😕 i'm worried that people will get upset with me

[@PsychHub]

Thank you for taking the first step and expressing your struggle. We want you to know you are not alone in how you feel. We hope you will check out the links to the resources in the description box for where to learn more and where to get treatment and support.

[@ADotEnby]

i’m tired of leaving eggs on my head. It makes me feel better in the moment but it doesn’t help me and i always just feel worse and even more guilty after. but if i don’t hit myself i just tense up so badly and can’t handle my own emotions.

[@PsychHub]

Emotions can be painful, and self-harm may feel like the only way to cope with them. But there are other ways to deal with painful emotions. Help is available. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741. If you or someone else is in danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

[@dogecointechnocrat]

I’m about to relapse…clean for abt 10 days…😖 I’m useless…I’m sorry

[@dilsadcangr9312]

I am 100 percent sure that you are not useless please don’t belittle yourself i believe in you :)

[@dogecointechnocrat]

@@dilsadcangr9312 thank u so much,..feeling better today

[@goaway4689]

Don't tell yourself you're useless. You did an amazing job. 10 days?? That is amazing! I want you to keep doing that great work, okay? We're all going to be okay, believe me. We need to keep fighting :D You, me, and the rest. Happy holidays 🤍🤍

[@dogecointechnocrat]

Thank you everyone, im currently doing a lot better and working on animations which helps me feel better

[@ruikasasfixer]

9 days clean