Triggering (SH): Sh free didnt last

[kiwi_fish_bunny]

i lost it, i got my craft knife and cut, over and over on my legs/tummy. the blood mixed with the water and dripped down my legs and tummy. the water mixing in the cuts. it stung like fuck, but helped me clear my mind, not enough tho cos im wanting to do it more but im chaining ymself here for now so i cant.
i just cant do it i went 13 days w/o SH and one two days in a row ive cut arghhh!!

[Bean]

You made it 13 days free, which is fantastic, you should be proud of yourself. Slip ups do happen, try not to get yourself too down about it. How about going through the alternatives thread and finding something else to occupy yourself while you're having urges to SH more? Stay strong, I know you can do it

[kiwi_fish_bunny]

ive tried and tried and tired

[kiwi_fish_bunny]

one day free!

[Total Light Storm]

You can do it, it's okay to slip up.
I know you can quit SH! If you can make it 13 days, then you can make it longer, keep trying to tell yourself tha tyou can break the 13 day record, aim for three weeks or even a couple days longer than 13 days.
Distract yourself with other activities.
I know you can do this!! I'm hoping for you! Good luck!

[kiwi_fish_bunny]

ive got my guy he gives me hope, i shall keep trying i must do this

[ruki]

beka,

I know you can do it!! stay strong. if you ever need to talk, go for it!! love ya

[Dark_Night]

I'm kind of in the same boat. I hadn't done it in 6 months but this week I just had the urge so I gave in two days this week on my arms.

I don't know what's worse, having my parents around making it harder to cut or not having them around and making it so much easier to cut?

[kiwi_fish_bunny]

yeah, even with rents round i ut but im trying not to, and congrads on 6months thats awesome!!

[Melonkalie.(-_-).]

Similar situation here too. I'm on my second month I think. Yeah 40 days. It's really hard not to slip up. Even just a little. Try to distract yourself with sothung thy would make you happy. Even if it's somthing really silly. Last week I biked to the park, layed down, and played the drums on my tummy while listening to music. Do anything to distract you. Call up someone you've lost contac with. Find a pen pal.

pm me if you Ever need someone to talk to.

[savealife723]

Everyone goes through relapse periods where they slip up, and it's nothing to be ashamed of! You should be proud that you're at least trying to stop, and if you slip up, you slip up. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not saying it's okay to just slip up when you need to, but addictions are hard and everyone has a tough time getting over them. You made it thirteen days. That's incredible, and I'm sure that with the right encouragment, you can make it even further. Don't ever hesitate to go on TeenHelp and talk to someone about when you have temptations to self-harm. Someone will always be here for you. Always. I know it's hard to overcome, but I know you can do it.

Have you checked out our Sticky for Alternatives To Self-Harm.
It has a lot of other ways you can deal with your stress, and I think that you should be able to find a few ideas in there.
http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f12-s...ves-self-harm/



I believe in you, and I know your stronger than this addiction.
Take care of yourself and if you ever need someone, I'll always be here to talk.

[facemeetpavement]

It's alright to relapse.
Everyone struggling with Self-harm does it.
It's the effort of trying to quit that counts.
Thirteen days is a great period.

If you need anyone to talk to, I'm here ;]

[kiwi_fish_bunny]

i got triggered by a poem type thing today i wanna see if i can get it and stick it on here. i was in maths and actually nearly starting crying, i just shut down instead and snapped at anyone really.
i really felt like cutting then and there over a fucking poem! GRRRRRRR
hmm i know im not going to get better over night but i bloody wish i would this is getting tougher

[Melonkalie.(-_-).]

It's okay to be triggered by a poem. One time I was writing and got triggered by it. I know it takes a while but you have to fight it and try to keep your min off of it. One thing that sort of helps me somtimes is fighting. Cuz I cam get some things out. If you wan tto talk about anything I'm here. Just pm me.