Struggling

[Billy232027]

6 months free at this time which is a personal best for me as i jever used to be able to do 1 month but really struggling with urges. They are starting to make me a bit restless and aggitated. Its like trying to beat an addiction. I have tried many techniques for replacement (ice cubes and elastic bands). Anybody else get like this?

[ButterflyKisses]

You're past the hardest part. So well done. And you're right it is an addiction. So remember it will get easier. Try and think of being 1 year free. Work towards that. You're doing great.
Other techniques that helped me is drawing, writing, just general distractions, do you play an instrument? Just try to focus your mind on something else.

[Billy232027]

Thankyou for the kind words. It seems to get harder as time goes on. There is an added element of self disappointment for wanting to that i knkw will be worse if i brake it. I have little to no creative talent except for writing. I write quite emotional and sometimes triggeting poetry and short stories. I do this often enough as a release but cant do it as a distraction method

[DeadRoses]

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Originally Posted by Billy232027

Thankyou for the kind words. It seems to get harder as time goes on. There is an added element of self disappointment for wanting to that i knkw will be worse if i brake it. I have little to no creative talent except for writing. I write quite emotional and sometimes triggeting poetry and short stories. I do this often enough as a release but cant do it as a distraction method

I feel the same. It's great to write these things, but it isn't much of an distraction for me either, more of a release

[Billy232027]

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Originally Posted by DeadRoses

I feel the same. It's great to write these things, but it isn't much of an distraction for me either, more of a release

Im so glad im not the only one. I would love to read some of your writing DeadRoses if you would like to read mine. Even dark writing can display a message of hope and control over emotions. I use my writing to show i feel.

[[Luna]]

Writing is a wonderful outlet, try and use it as much as you need.
Are there any others things you can think of that work as well?
xx

[DeadRoses]

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Originally Posted by Billy232027

Im so glad im not the only one. I would love to read some of your writing DeadRoses if you would like to read mine. Even dark writing can display a message of hope and control over emotions. I use my writing to show i feel.

Sure, you can PM them to me if they're triggering, it's okay

[Billy232027]

I have began drawing again to help as distraction after recent relapse. I hope i will be allowed to upload my drawing once it is finished