I Am Battling Self Harm

It's been almost 4 years since the last time I hurt myself, but lately I've had such a strong urge to start it back up again and I don't know why. I feel like I should be over this by now. I guess it doesn't help how stressful it's been at work lately. I just want to give up even though I know I shouldn't. Hopefully I'm strong enough to fight it.

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SethGreene531 · M

I had a very close friend who began this, following ongoing trauma at the hands of a guy at her school. She was cutting on a regular basis, eventually culminating in a suicide note.
Chance intervened, and she sought help rather than follow through with her decision. It took a caring counselor/therapist to root out the issues, and stop the self harm.
Today she's very happy, healthy, and in the last year of university for a promising nursing career.

All the best to you.

Thetimetraveler · 41-45, M

Take time off from work and do something that you enjoy that helped you in the past. Talk with your loved ones or friends. Even if they can't offer you a solution, talking about by itself will make you feel a little better

Bebop · 31-35, M

I know that in those days until i was 21 it only made me sadder when i did things like that. Be nice to yourself, it doesn't help us heal.
There'll be better times and the stress will pass

MarmeeMarch · M

work ? you must be a nurse then - right ?

justmonika · 26-30, F

@MarmeeMarch no I work retail

MarmeeMarch · M

@justmonika oh yea- the customers that complain and return things that have been worn with no receipt - yep that is a stressful job. Listening to these jerks.

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