Want to SH

[~SuNsHiNe~]

I want to. I really do. I know I shouldnt but I do

[one_step_closer]

It's so hard when you feel like you want to self harm. Can you ask yourself if you really need to? We don't always have to do what we want if it's going to be negative for us in the long run. Can you think of reasons not to self harm and things you can do to stay safe? I hope you'll be ok.

[~SuNsHiNe~]

I didn't SH but I did have a couple of drinks which isnt the best way of coping

[Juella]

Well, I'm glad to know you didn't self-harm, but you're right about drinking. Let me tell you as a person that was drinking to cope a lot - there's a 1001 ways in which it can end ugly, and you don't want to be like me and collect those shoddy experiences. So it's okay for now, but lets thing - do you know any other ways to cope with the urges that work for you?

[~SuNsHiNe~]

I have other ways and I'm using them too (exercise, distraction, DBT skills) but the drinkings winning out atm...

[Knee-Socks]

I'm happy and proud of you for not selfharming. I know its not easy but it is still an achievement.
Maybe talking to someone about what is bothering you will help. Do you have someone you can talk to? If you need to talk/vent feel free to PM me. Good luck Sunshine

[~SuNsHiNe~]

I didnt do so well - last night for the first time in years I SHd . It didnt even help, just made me feel like $h!t and has caused issues with my fiance. regretting it so much

[one_step_closer]

Sorry to hear that, unfortunately you can't go back and change what happened but maybe you can learn something from the experience. I hope you are taking care of your wounds and of yourself in general.