can u really stop?

[only4u]

I was wondering could u really stop. or is it something that will go away for a while and come back? i haven't done it since the summer. i dont feel the urge or anything to do it know... but is it actually gone forever?

 

[Bamboo_Chicken]

I truly believe that SI can be beaten. It is easier for some than others for various reasons, but in the end we're promised that ALL things are possible with God - He doesn't exclude SI in that awesome promise . People who have any sort of addiction in their past need to be more aware of the dangers surrounding it, however the past is past and doesn't need to rule your future .

 

[Everlasting33]

I agree with steffi.

its been 4 years since i last cut and i dont ever struggle with the urges like i did yrs ago. there is hope!

 

[berry2000]

You can totally stop! Just like any addiction...it can be conquered. Now the question is, is it gone for you forever? Only you can truly know that. But just know that it can be gone forever for sure.

 

[texannurse]

I was wondering could u really stop. or is it something that will go away for a while and come back? i haven't done it since the summer. i dont feel the urge or anything to do it know... but is it actually gone forever?

I surely hope so!!!!!!!!!

 

[mamalonglegs]

I was wondering could u really stop. or is it something that will go away for a while and come back? i haven't done it since the summer. i dont feel the urge or anything to do it know... but is it actually gone forever?

hello only4u:

This is mamalonglegs. I stopped for 15 years and then the death of my father triggered me to start again with a vengeance. I had to enter a treatment program to stop. Thankfully the program I went to taught me everything I needed to know to take control of myself, take care of myself, have 30 alternatives to S.I., and since being there I have not had an urge or impulse. I have also woke up everyday happy.

Before the program, I hated being alive and never wanted to see day light let along get out of bed. I was very depressed and I found later ragefull too.

I am fine now and believe I can stay that way as long as I continue to do everything that I was taught to do at the 30 day program I admited myself too.

I trust that you are in control of your circumstances and find that everyday is a new day and with the help of the strength of God and knowing that you are important in His eyes that you will find yourself alive and allow yourself to feel and share yourself with Him and those around you that you trust.

mamalonglegs

 

[kahliya]

Hi there
This is a tough question - but ill tell u what i believe - if it helps!
I believe that si is really like any other addiction - drugs, alcohol etc. For me anyway if i really try - and i have to consciously try - i can stop for a long time and the urges will go away and for a time ill be ok and wont have a need for it but if something stressful happens - doesnt have to be a huge thing - the urges will get stronger again. This does not mean that u have to go back to it - with support and love and even your own strength you can stay away from it!
Its a coping strategy just like getting drunk or high! and once you develope a new coping strategy the need to use si will become less and less!

hugs huney

 

[mitiog]

I was wondering could u really stop. or is it something that will go away for a while and come back? i haven't done it since the summer. i dont feel the urge or anything to do it know... but is it actually gone forever?

Probably in the Lord's strength it is possible to stop for good. I still take each day at a time and I still count the days. I find it helps to mark a target in my diary so when I get tempted I can focus on that goal. I imagine I will get tempted for a long time yet because it's an area of weakness for me but I'm gradually learning to cope without hurting myself and every day that passes is a victory.

 

[meh]

Yes, you can really stop I'm proof of that and so are many others. For some it's easier than others, but it can be done.