Triggering (SI/OD) - That's enough now

megakikichan · 12-08-2009, 06:28 PM

I want to quit...I'm sick of cutting, I've had enough of the mess that it causes. I'm sick of bleeding, hiding razors, wearing long sleeves, feeling like ****, taking pills to make myself feel alive, all of it. But I don't know how. I've been with this since i was about 9. (I'm now 17 so that makes it 8 years, woah!) I've got no idea how i would even begin to stop. What do I do? I feel like I'm in a place where I can quit, I feel strong enough I've got everything going well, I just want to get rid of this while I've still got people around that can help. I don't want to get to university next year with this still hanging over me.
Help! Anyone?

Lou Lou · 12-08-2009, 06:50 PM

I think its so great that you are open to quitting! It's tough but it's totally doable :)

Do you see a therapist or anything? A professional might be able to help you deal with issues that cause you to self harm in the first place which is a big step to moving forward.

Also I saw somewhere on here talking about motivation to quit. I think the thread is long gone now, but it was something like for every day you don't cut you put a bead in a jar. When the jar is full you treat yourself to something. And obviously watching the jar fill up must be such a great feeling. I thought that was a good idea.

Also you could try replacement techniques when you feel the urges. Holding ice cubes etc

Just take each day as it comes xxxx

Breifly_Tragic </3 · 12-08-2009, 08:03 PM

I think its great that you are ready to quit!

That jar thing sounds like a great idea!! I wish I would of tried that haha. Getting rid of your razors and stuff would be a step aswell, removing temptation and all. && replacement techniques like the ice cube and rubber band methods i found really helpful.

I hope it all goes well.
PM me if you need to talk :)
xoxo

megakikichan · 12-08-2009, 10:56 PM

thankyou! I will definately use that bead thing! I like the sound of that one. I've made myself an orange bracelet and I wear it where I cut so everytime I go there I see it and remind myself that i want to quit.
Wish me luck!

Lou Lou · 13-08-2009, 03:44 PM

good luck :) The bracelet thing is a nice idea too. Hope it all works out for you! Keep positive and remind yourself of why you want to quit whenever you are feeling weak xxx

Breifly_Tragic </3 · 13-08-2009, 03:56 PM

Good luck!!!
That bracelet thing is a really good idea :)

like i said before PM if you need too :)
xoxo