How long since you last self injured? (4)

[SplendidTree]

Good job, brother!



Some times are easier than others, sister. Each day is a brand new day and I hope you are doing well.

Praying for everyone right now.

 

[NicoleSelser]

It was 8 ago, which is actually really good for me. I haven't self harmed since I gave my life to Christ, but I also haven't had an anxiety or panic attack since either. (Now I just need to work on binge eating, which according to my doctor is another form of self harm. I think that one is going to be more difficult.)

I self harm because of my anxiety/panic disorder that I developed after being attacked one night when running in my neighborhood last year. It's really hard to not try and take away the pain and chaos going on inside and transfer it on the out (to the physical) for momentarily relief.

I thought I was alone. I'm really glad they have this thread here.

 

[Criada]

It was 8 ago, which is actually really good for me. I haven't self harmed since I gave my life to Christ, but I also haven't had an anxiety or panic attack since either. (Now I just need to work on binge eating, which according to my doctor is another form of self harm. I think that one is going to be more difficult.)

I self harm because of my anxiety/panic disorder that I developed after being attacked one night when running in my neighborhood last year. It's really hard to not try and take away the pain and chaos going on inside and transfer it on the out (to the physical) for momentarily relief.

I thought I was alone. I'm really glad they have this thread here.

Well done!! Sounds like you're doing really well, sweetie.
I know it's hard - it does get easier though. Are you seeing a counselor to deal with the effects of the attack?

Praying for you, sister.

 

[undercoveremo]

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[NoddaProbBob]

264 days since my last cut.
I'll be honest, I have wanted to go back...several times.
Pain is a funny thing...

 

[Eishiba]

264 days since my last cut.
I'll be honest, I have wanted to go back...several times.
Pain is a funny thing...

Each day is another victory. Keep moving forward.

 

[NoddaProbBob]

Each day is another victory. Keep moving forward.

Thank you for your encouragement!
That is actually one of my mantras: "Everyday is a victory"
Some days its just hard to remember.

 

[littleluna]

my last SI was Sept 14th

 

[Criada]

ive failed so many times

So have I, sister, and so have most of us here. But don't give up, it is possible to overcome it
Praying for you - one day at a time

 

[Criada]

Thank you for your encouragement!
That is actually one of my mantras: "Everyday is a victory"
Some days its just hard to remember.

You are doing so well!!
Praying thatthe urges get less

 

[Criada]

my last SI was Sept 14th

That's over a week - almost two weeks now!! Well done!!
Praying for you

 

[FoundInGrace]

today

 

[dogs4thewin]

2 YEARS yay just wish the urges would go away and STAY that way.

 

[NoddaProbBob]

You are doing so well!!
Praying thatthe urges get less

Thank you. My life has gotten very complicated as of late. The triggers are mounting up by the second. Last night was really rough but somehow I made it through.

 

[Criada]

today

Today's a new day, sweetie - and you can get through it.
Praying for you.

2 YEARS yay just wish the urges would go away and STAY that way.

Two years is an awesome achievement! Well done!!
Praying that the urges get less.

 

[Criada]

Thank you. My life has gotten very complicated as of late. The triggers are mounting up by the second. Last night was really rough but somehow I made it through.

Sorry it's rough - but well done on getting through the night - that's great
Praying that the complications get sorted out very soon

 

[TomCS]

I think that I'm in some serious trouble. I've started hurting myself again, after a long haitus, in the past two weeks or so. I don't cut myself, instead I do something which is probably even more dangerous. I hit myself with severe blows to the head, sometimes with my fists and sometimes with hard objects. I've done this at least three or four times lately. I punched myself with my fists hard enough to make both of my hands hurt and my the sides of my head hurt. I also slammed a TV remote control off of the side of my head so hard that I heard a sharp ringing sound in my ear upon impact. In addition to headaches, I am now feeling dizziness and trouble concentrating in the past week or so. The worst part of all is that the violent anger and frustration within me has not lessened since these incidents; so I might do it again. I still feel a constant sense of anger, rage, and frustration - and I still feel the urge to deal with those feelings by hurting myself in that way again. The knowledge that I may end up permanently injuring myself doesn't deter me from doing this again and again.

 

[Criada]

(((((((((((Tom)))))))))))
Have you talked to your therapist about this? She may have some ideas about how to work off the anger without hurting yourself.
Praying for you

 

[NoddaProbBob]

Sorry it's rough - but well done on getting through the night - that's great
Praying that the complications get sorted out very soon

Thank you Criada. Your kind words are very appreciated. I have been very triggered this entire past week. I'm hoping this stress will wind down soon. Things are becoming unbearable very quickly and I feel myself coming closer to a slip up with cutting. I'm holding on tight!

 

[Criada]

Thank you Criada. Your kind words are very appreciated. I have been very triggered this entire past week. I'm hoping this stress will wind down soon. Things are becoming unbearable very quickly and I feel myself coming closer to a slip up with cutting. I'm holding on tight!

Keep holding on, sister.
Praying that things get less stressful and the urges reduce