Why is this happening now?

[DavyZGirL]

It's been over 10 years since I have self harmed but the urge lately has been so strong. I stopped when I had children, and yes even though I have had the urge I have fought through it but this time seems stronger. Nothing has changed or happened in my life to make me feel like this. I don't really have anyone I can talk to about these feelings and even though I haven't used this site in a few years I thought it might be worth writing this down in the hope it helps. I don't even know if this is the right place to post this sorry if it's not.

[not_so_insig]

Congratulations on being 10 years free! I am not sure why the urges have come back. I am of the belief that they never go away but what changes is the way that the way you react to them and the impact they have on your life. If you are still struggling with thoughts/urges then feel free to post here.

[DavyZGirL]

Thank you! Yeah like you say I don't think the urge has ever completely left me but that I learned to deal with it, better than I had in the past, but the urges just this last couple of weeks, feel like its overtaking me. It's just usually I can put them to one side and still get on with things and they usually pass with time , but I am really struggling with it at the moment which is why I felt the need to rejoin RYL, just to be able to express how I am feeling and know I wouldn't be judged.

[not_so_insig]

No problem. I wish I had the answers. I am several years behind you but recently the urges have come back so I know how you feel. Ryl is quiet these days hence the lack of answer until now but there are people who care. I wish you every luck in fighting the urges.

[DavyZGirL]

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my post, I'm not really sure what I was looking for and hopefully the urges stop for both of us soon.