Mild self injury?

Retrosimplicity · 29-02-2012, 07:22 AM

I have decided I've been "free" for a month, but I just realized I'm not. I scratch at myself still or bite my tounge. I can't quit and I was wondering, is it contradictary to consider yourself "self injury free" and still do minor things like that?

Kimaru · 29-02-2012, 08:45 AM

I'm not really sure as I've been wondering the same thing. The times I considered myself to be free from SI, I was still doing little things like picking at my skin and mild hair pulling. I guess that it is an improvement, you've at least reduced the severity of the injury....

Buttons. · 29-02-2012, 10:23 AM

I think the fact that you've made such a reduction in your self injuring behaviours is something to be incredibly proud of of. One step at a time.

Celticroots · 01-03-2012, 11:58 PM

Um...to be honest I am not sure, ( I still struggle with that too) but the fact that there is a reduction in your self-harm behaviors is something to be proud of.

Demon_Eel94 · 02-03-2012, 08:44 AM

I'm not sure either. I pick at my scabs from cutting, and I'm not sure if I should still consider that self harm while I'm trying to stop. I guess I should. Though better picking than cutting, and once all the cuts have healed, there'll be nothing to pick! Like the above poster said, one step at a time. Congrats on being a month free! :)

Nelly

crazykat · 02-03-2012, 09:19 AM

I agree with Buttons the fact that you have managed to reduce your self-harm is a positive thing and something to be proud of. Still harming with the intention of hurting yourself would still be considered self-harm but it is important to instead focus on the steps you have taken instead. Take care
Kat xxx