It's been a long time, positive post

[Koala hugs]

Thanks one step

[Koala hugs]

Nine months now this month it's been hard this month felt like a year but I'm still just about getting thru it

[one_step_closer]

You are doing brilliantly, I recognise how much you're fighting. I hope things start to ease soon as you deserve to achieve more and more months free.

[not_so_insig]

I agree with Lindsay you are doing brilliant. Even though it was tough you didn't SI which I hope you are proud of.

[Pi.R^2]

Hurray!! Well done on nine months, you're doing great :)

[Koala hugs]

aww thanks guys i hope things ease up soon for all of us today has been a better day and ive managed to keep much busier than my usual lie in bed all day every day type routine and actually have sum structure to my day today feel like ive actually achieved something!! xx

[Pi.R^2]

Sounds great, well done :) Structure can be really helpful for mental health, particularly with the way things are in the world at the moment.

[Koala hugs]

thanks pi.R^2 yeah i have heard structure is good for mental health , maybe i should try it more often.

[Koala hugs]

At the beginning of month 11 but struggling like hell can barely keep going anyone got any tips for how to fight urges im getting so tired of fighting but i gotta keep going wish the bracelets where still being sold now that wud b good motivation

[Pi.R^2]

Yeah, I miss the bracelets, they were good! Maybe you could make yourself some kind of chart to record your progress?

In terms of fighting urges- you could try directly challenging them- trying to work out what problem/feeling is causing the urges and working out other ways to tackle them. Alternatively you could try distracting- anything you enjoy doing, preferably something that would also keep your hands busy such as drawing or craft. When it's particularly intense, I've found it helpful in the past to call a helpline such as the Samaritans to give me space to talk through my urges. I especially found it useful to have someone on the end of the phone whilst I cleared away the self harm method that was available to help resist the temptation until it was out of sight. (Sorry that's a bit vague to avoid sharing a method!)

I hope you find something that helps you :)

[Koala hugs]

Thanks so much for replying. I might see if theres any self harm awareness bracelet bands around online. Im not having an urge right now but am very anxious tried to distract by watching telly but the storyline was about carona too from tonight onwards so that spoilt it for me

Will bear those techniques in mind next time I get distressed thankyou

[Pomegranate]

11 Months is fab! Well done you. I think its natural for the SH addiction to start rearing its ugly head more close to milestones because it's like part of your brain knows the addiction is getting its arse whipped. So pleased for you. Keep at it :)

[Icecube. Swirls]

11 months is amazing. Keep it up. Keep staying strong.

[Koala hugs]

Thanks guys xxxx means alot

[Pi.R^2]

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Originally Posted by Koala hugs

I might see if theres any self harm awareness bracelet bands around online.

You could try to make your own? See the info in this thread. The link in my post no longer works but these beads look about right.

I never had much luck with making my own as the elastic always snapped or I couldn't get it the right size so I hope you'll get on better if you do give it a go!

[Koala hugs]

Thankyou so much its been bugging me for ages xxx

[Koala hugs]

I have had a look at beads n elastic and added to basket cant really afford it till next month but will make and wear it then

[Pi.R^2]

You're very welcome! I look forward to seeing how you get on :)

[Koala hugs]

No bracelet but am finally one year free. Its been a difficult n weird year in alot of ways but ive made it this far xxx

[tamobhuuta]

Well done koala :) good luck for the next year!