i dont ask for help

[not superwoman]

I have been a member of this site for over a year and I try to help others on here when I am able to get on here. But I don't ask for help but I am taking the step to ask. Reason being I don't ask is because I think others need more help then me.
I slipped up after not SI for about 5-6 months. But things have gotten worse for me again and I didn't know what to do or to handle the things going on. All I want is a bit of advice to change my habits.

[Celticroots]

Hey,

I am sorry to hear you're struggling at the moment. Do you know why you started cutting again? As far as changing habits, have you tried journaling? You could try to write about your feelings, what's triggering you at the moment, etc. You could also try going for a walk around the block, ripping up paper, going to the gym for a work out, calling a friend.

I hope you feel better soon!

Take care!

[Hobbes]

Hi

I hate asking for help too so i know what you mean.
Not SIing for 5-6 months is brilliant by the way and a slip-up definitely doesnt mean you're back to the beginning. Im not that brilliant with advice about changing the habit since i havent done it myself but feel free to pm me if you want to chat x

[lifeasasymptom]

I think one habit you could try and challenge is the belief that others need more help than you. I also struggle with asking for help, but I've slowly become better. I remind myself that even if I think others' problems are worse, if I'm slipping, or really want to harm then what I'm feeling is impacting badly on me, and I deserve to ask for help.

But congratulations on going so long without self-harming. That's an amazing achievement, and slipping a little does not take away from how strong you've managed to be, and how much you'll be able to fight the urges in the future.
x