Hopeless

[candicorn722]

Okay so I have been struggling with SH since I was 14. It's been 4 years since then and I still feel the urge each and everyday. Sometimes I give in and sometimes I don't. But recently, I've just been so exhausted of trying to fight these urges that I've caved. What's the point? I feel that I will never be able to overcome this struggle no matter how hard I try or how much help I seek. It makes life so much more difficult because I have to deal with these tendencies. If it helps why not give in?

[Palmolive]

Why not give in? Because it is dangerous, it is addictive, it's not okay for you to do it, you're hurting your own body and it is leaving it's scars behind you.

It's not okay for you to hurt yourself. You don't deserve it in the slightest. You ARE worth more than that and I can honestly say I have asked myself the same question many times and I can relate to the thought process. Truth is self harm does work. But how long for? Is it worth it? Are the scars worth it? Is the pain really worth it? Is damaging your body, worth it? You have to ask yourself all of these things and really think about it. Your body doesn't deserve to go through the pain you're putting it through.

I know not self harming when you have urges is extremely difficult but as hard as it is, you can beat it. Why? Because you ARE in control of it. Not the other way around. You can stop yourself and you can protect you from it. You're the only one who can stop you self harming. I know thats hard, but you can do it. And it's not going to be easy but if you put your mind to it you'll beat this thing.

You're worth so much more than it and life can get better for you.

I hope this helps.
Jessie

[candicorn722]

You're absolutely right. Thank you so much for encouraging me to keep fighting this urge. I really appreciate your help and support!