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Trying to let the moments and this feeling of despair pass without acting on it by si-ing and it's no easy task. I just allow myself to cry it out and just let it pass. I really could use some help. Thanks.

Crying and letting it past can actually be a healthy way to manage rather than bottling up the feelings or trying to escape. Is there something that happened that has led you to feel this way? I know it's so hard to fight the self harm. Is there anything that you do that helps, like distractions? Or someone you can talk to?

Using the "this, too, shall pass" thing is something I learned in my 12 step program that I try to apply to self harm. It's really the best way I've found when the depression gets real bad. I don't know why I feel this way..it just hit me out of the blue. I'm visiting my mom this weekend, but she's been working the majority of the time I've been here, but being alone is a constant where I do live. I just got down on myself and the tears came from no where. I don't want my mom to know I feel this way...I don't want anyone in real life to know. That's why i came here as an alternative.

i hope that the feeling has passed by now. it is really great that you are letting it pass, that is a really healthy thing to do. i was always told to try and watch them like i'd watch clouds. that metaphor didn't really work for me, but the idea of sitting through feelings does (though i'm usually doing it with anxiety).

Hi Myshelle,

I just wanted to say I think you are doing really. It sounds like you have allowed yourself to learn a lot of skills to help you in the present day and that you also use them. This isn't an easy thing to do so you should be really proud of yourself.

I hope that the moment has passed now and that you are feeling better. We are here for you always.

Take care,
Lottie x