What will make recovery from self harm easier?
When you're considering recovery, you are no doubt aware that it will not be easy. Anything that can make stopping self harm easier for you is a must, and it's not too difficult to do.
Firstly, try and sort out why it is that you are self harming. As
above, there are many reasons, and if you can sort out what it is that you are using self harm for, then you can begin to replace it with a healthy behaviour.
When removing self harm from your life, it needs to be replaced with one or more new behaviours, so that you can still meet your needs.
Be aware of when you're feeling down and sad, and listen to what it is you are wanting. Be kind and gentle to yourself, try not to punish yourself when you do feel urges, if you slip up, or otherwise, as all of this is a learning process for you to get stronger.
Recovery from self harm will be easier if you have support around you. If family, friends, professionals or anyone you trust is aware that you are working harm to stop self harming, they can work with you and support you through, and also congratulate you as you reach milestones and overcome difficult times.