Post in this thread if you struggle with self injury

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[Danabomb]

I have struggled with selfinjury since I was 8 years old. 11 years of cutting. I have not yet completely recovered. I have been psychiatricly hopitalized 21 times since I was 12 and it doesnt seem to be slowing down. I need a lot of help. I have had so many people leave, hurt, reject, ridicule, and abuse me. I live in foster care even though I am 19. I love my foster family. I am still trying to cope with everything that is happened in the last month, but it is almost to the point of no return. I hope that someday I can be healed but it doesnt seem to be in gods plan for me.

 

[Soulwings]

A site that I've found helpful in SI support and realizing that you're not alone is http://www.recoveryourlife.com. It doesnt force recovery either, just promotes it. Im a member there and I encourage any SIers or former SIers to join there.

 

[ToxicBex]

I struggle with self injury

 

[soaring as eagles]

hi yes i too think that this is a wonderful thing you are doing. Alot of us cannot talk in our churches about SI including me. God bless you.
I'm michelle btw

 

[ArmouredSaint]

I've simply run out of band-aids today.There isn't enough good around me to know what triggers/upsets. Its all blurry. One step to the wrong side of what bothers me and I'm there.please pray with me.

 

[cuddlebear]

Hello,all! I have submitted a prayer request for everyone who gave me a name. You can be certain that you are being prayed for in earnest. I noticed Danabomb and ToxicBex did not give me a name, although common sense is telling me that the names would be Dana and Rebecca. Also I appreciate Mandy for helping out! To Danabomb: Please don't think that God doesn't want you healed ... only Satan would tell you that. To Soulwings: April, I had no idea you were struggling with this also. To all, remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Phillipians 4:13) and all things includes overcoming any tendencies to self-injure. But you never have to do it alone. I really appreciate all this response to the thread and will continue to check it and submit any new names for prayer.

Cuddlebear

 

[ninetails390]

Thank you sooooo much Cuddle! I haven't really had troubles with SI for quite a few months, now... so I suppose I really shouldn't go on the list... I just wanted to say thank you to you and your church, 'cause I've been down that road and it was definately not an easy situation to get out of. Thanks a million.
~Diane

 

[alilsa]

I need prayer, too. On the board, I'm alilsa but I can't give my real name. I have lost hope of quitting SI and so many things in my life is going wrong. It is all screwed up. I feel that people in my church don't really care either. I burned myself several times yesterday and SI badly and and don't feel good now. My hours at work got cut too and added to the stress.

 

[The_Whale]

Hello, I just wanted to thank you and your church for doing this. It is a good thing to hear that your pastors are on fire for God in your church. My name is Angel. It had been months since I have cut and I just started again today. Also pray for my friend that I go to church with. He cuts too. His name is Jeremiah. Thank you so much!

 

[Jillyn29]

Its not something I am proud of and I struggle all the time with it or other thoughts that are worse. For some reason it gives me peace to do it. I came from being abused verbally, emotionally, physically and sexually. It gets worse at night(the thoughts). Some times I have like these flash backs of my soon to be ex being there or he is suppose to be home and he isnt. I feel it lets out tension and I know I am not to blame myself but its easier said then done! My husband instilled the fact that I am a used woman and no one wants to be around a used person. I end up studying the Book of Psalms to help me find Peace and Faith in God. Even though I am studying the Bible I S.I. at the same time. I pray God helps me stop. I really need alot of prayers and support and I really dont have that and I am scared to seek it becuase of things that were said to me. Thank you for all your support and prayers. I come here becuase no one knows me and its better that way.

 

[testingthestrongones]

Hey everyone...as much as I hate to admit it, SI is something I struggle with and have struggled with sometime in my life..over a decade or so. I could go on for a few pages about everything that has gone on in the past and such. Lately I have been doing considerably better in not cutting, but it is still a struggle for me daily. I like to live in the present and look to the future...but it is sometimes hard to forget the past and the things that have occured in the past. I do not talk with people about my SI, because it tends to bring out stigmas. I am very thankful there is a Christian community who understands the unique struggle of being Christian and struggling with this. Take care everyone. <3

 

[Shyelah]

It's nice to know I'm not alone!

 

[SoleOrison]

I do. But i'd rather not elaborate on it just yet. I'm new here and not quite 'ready to talk'. haha

 

[4childofgod]

Me to thank you! Elizabeth

 

[bassdrum1]

o.k. so i was cut free for 1 1/2 years. then last night i did it, after talking to my youth pastor about it. He was very acceptant and all. more than i thought he would be but i still did it. i'm not sure what tiggers it but i do know it helps the pain and i feel 10x better after i do it.

 

[NinadeDios777]

Hey, my name is Jenny and i would really appreciate prayer.... the only person at my church who even knows the problem of cutting exists, is a 13 girl who goes to public school, and i don't fully trust her, so, yeah.

 

[musiclady]

i have been a cutter for 20 years. i stopped for almost 3 years, but have really been struggling these last few weeks. i lost my grandfather in April, stirred up a lot of stuff

Dona

 

[Jillyn29]

We need alot of prayers please!...... I went from S.I. hidden parts of my body to my wrists and writing on them. I really need to stop this and the pills and thearpy that I am getting doesnt seem to help I have tryed seeking alternatives such as going for walks meditating, cooking, cleaning etc. Please pray!!! I need it now more then ever. Thank you.

 

[clareos86]

yeah prayer would be great thanks. my name's clare