still struggling

[texannurse]

Hi everyone. I have been really having a hard time not SIing lately. I want to cut a lot, but somehow I don't really want to once I see my "tools". It's like I can hear my therapist or friends saying - don't! Reach out - get support, call us! I am glad about that but that doesn't make it any easier to resist. Seems like everytime I don't cut the urge gets even tougher to resist the next time. Anyone ever felt the same - that the urges keep growing until you just have to do it? will that ever end? I would love to make it a month this time without a cut.

 

[goldenviolet]

you can do it hun!! a month is a great goal!

 

[eastside9008]

the urge does stop eventually. it does take a while to get there but just hold hope. pray for the strength you need. the power of prayer got me through my struggles. just have faith. im praying for you.

~eastside

 

[purples]

It comes down to being mind over matter. I cannot tell you how many times I have played "The 15 Minute Game" for HOURS! Some days are easier than others.

Unlike you though, my tools trigger me - not make me not want to do it.

Keep your hands busy or find another way to get the emotion, stuff going on inside out.

 

[HolyOne87]

Sometimes it is hard to get rid of those urges. I know..went through the struggles for a while. You just gotta keep staying strong. Keep the tools away from you..and use the energy you have and do other things, to get your mind off of SI.
You have the power and ability to beat this way of life..and move into a much brighter one. I have a lot of faith in you. I know you can do it! And I know everyone on this board feels the same way!! You can do it texannurse!!!!