I am 37 and I self-harm...all alone???
 

Hello

I feel all alone, I know no one except me who self-harms. I am 37 and reading most self harm sights people are young...so that makes me feel even more alone.:angry: So am I all alone??????

I know no one who selfharms other than myself either... I'm 21, but there are a fiar few people on here who are older than myself. so, no, you are not alone.

Welcome to RYL :)

You aren't alone. There are people in their 30's, 40's and I think one or two in their 50's around Vets. Unfortunately a lot of the self harm sites etc seem focused on younger self harmers but you are not by yourself in being older and still struggling with this.

Youre not alone.
Welcome to vets xx

Julilly, have no fear your not alone....im 42 lol...i used to self harm alot in my teens and early twenties...had a gap of 15 years and have relapsed in the last 2 years unfortunately....im quite new here but have found it a massive help already...hope you do too..xxx

I'm 38, 39 in March.
I didn't start physical self harm until I was in my late 20s.
I go through periodic episodes of harming in times of emotional crisis. Inbetween those times I constantly have to work at keeping my inner demons at bay.

You're not alone.

Im 35, so your not alone. I know I have stopped self harming but it doesnt stop me wanting to.

Im Jade and its a pleasure to meet you xxx

Hi,

You are deffo not alone.
I am 30.

*hugs*

I am 28 and the only one of my friends who does it like everyone else has said you are definitely not alone

I'm 27 and I do but there are many people here who are older than I am so Vets is a good place. I know it's disheartening being a "veteran" but you will find lots of friendly people here.

Thank you shadow-light, Pomegranate, Grace, suzie, Stellata, Purple Goddess, Jade, Mary Anne, misfitscot1980 and Archangel for the warm welcome and support. The hugs are greatly receieved Poisonous.Cyanide., Archangel, BoundNoMore, Jetforce, Monsoon, Purple_Goddess, ravynsoul, suzie, Tears of Solitude I thank you all.

I look forward to seeing many more posts from you

You are very welcome here

Jade xxx

Hi there, welcome to RYL, see you're not alone.
I'm Lyssie and I am 20 *hugs you* You can PM me whevever :)
xx

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You are definately not alone. I am 46 and recently relapsed. I have been SH since I was a small child with many long gaps as an adult. When you are older you have advice and experience to pass on.:kiss:

im 31 and thought i was the only one as it did seem all the support sites were just young people. pm me anytime xx

Hi
I am 29 and brand new to this too. Thankyou so much for posting the question i was thiking was thinking the same thing. Now i have the confidence to post my own (when i work out how). Thankyou.

I'm 35 - welcome!