Two days clean of self harm

new_me2016 · 11-01-2016, 07:24 AM

Last monday I started self harm. I'm not going to state my reasoning. I then promised myself and two other people that I would never do it again. On friday the urge was really really strong to do it again. Then as soon as I broke down emotionally again I did it. I am now two days clean again but I'm worried I'll do it agian. Is it possible to become addicted to self harm?

XxDarkenedHeartXx · 11-01-2016, 08:57 AM

It is a real thing, but considering you started not so long ago, it isn't really something you are addicted to. It's an on-going process you slowly start to get sucked into.

Might be a good idea to rethink the reasons of why you're doing it and try any coping techniques, there are a lot of distraction methods here on the forum you can have a look at. It's an awful thing in the long run and I know that you may not see it that way, but as I said really try out those distractions. They can be of real use.
Hope you'll get well x

Greene0Kelly · 14-01-2016, 03:28 AM

Call someone if you have the urge. Do not be ashamed to call for help from anyone or to the two other people to whom you made a promise.

MyLastKiss · 14-01-2016, 09:50 PM

No, you are not addicted. Maybe you having a love affair with SI-ing. But beware it is something you don't want to be addicted to. Reconsider, get help and don't think you need to do it again - you don't.
Take care
& believe me you don't want to be here five year from now.

Pi.R^2 · 16-01-2016, 02:33 PM

I think it's possible to become addicted to self harm. I don't know a lot of details of the science behind it, but that was definitely the case with me.

I'd agree with MyLastKiss- this is not a road you want to go down. I know you don't want to state your reasoning here, but is it something you think it might be helpful to discuss with a friend or family member?

As has been suggested, have you tried any distractions when you have the urge to self harm?