Triggering (SI) - is it worth it?

[Kae]

I had a cutting problem for 3 years but it didn't get really bad until this year so after months of cutting every night; scars, swelling, blood and pain, I finally was able to hold off for longer than I ever had before (I'm at 7 weeks today). It made me happy that I could accomplish that, that I wasn't hurting the people around me anymore, that I wasn't doing that to myself anymore, and people could slowly start to be normal around me again and it felt really good. But now its all I can think about, just one cut my mind says, one little cut and it'll be over, but part of me knows if I start now it'll just get bad again. How can I stay strong? I don't know anymore

[Ingenue]

* Cuddles you *
Focus on all these positives about not cutting.
You're family and friend's happiness.
The freedom, not being trapped in a cycle.
If you feel like you are about to cut. Keep busy.
Be it seeing friends, or writing in a journal.
Take a look at the distractions page if you need too.
I'm sorry i don't have a link but it's really good.

Recovery is possible.
And you are doing so incredibly well.

I'm sorry my advice isn't very good.
Stay positive and pm me if you ever need anything
<3

[LadyMacbeth]

It is totally worth it.
You can stay strong. It will take a whole lot of work but you can do it.
There are reasons not to cut and you need to always bear them in mind.
If that dosen't work just do anything to distract youreslf.

Well done and feel free to pm me if you need to be distracted

Congratulations :)
xxxxxxxxx

[here-for-the-journey]

Jane and Jess are right hun.
Stay strong baby, we love you.

it is so toally worth it hun *nods8 and agrees with what everybody else has said...please keep fighting the urge and stay safe hun..pm me if you want...
lana
xoxo

[GrimmFaerieTale]

Just to agree with what others have said. Focus on all the positive things that have come from you stopping and keep strong. Well done xXx

[Kae]

Thanks guys, I think I was just having a really bad day but I made myself talk to a few friends and as they all slowly left I was left with a feeling of safety and peace, and it makes me happy to know I can get through those rough times and that I'm not afraid to ask for help

[GrimmFaerieTale]

Well done sweety! I'm so glad you have reached a point where you know you can get through, and, perhaps more importantly, that you can ask for help xXx

[Ingenue]

You're amazingly brave to ask for help.
I'm really glad you're feeling better =)
Keep going..
<3