Again
It’s been a while since I’ve picked up a sharp object. For a while I would hurt myself when I was younger, then picked up a knife after a breakup vowing to myself I’d never do it again. Here I am, again, after hurting myself. I struggled with telling myself I’m unworthy. While I’m aware that’s not true I still can’t help but feel empty. I always feel empty around my birthday as I’m constantly reminded no one cares about me like I care about them. I am upset I broke my vow to not hurt myself again. Does anyone have any tips that last to prevent this from happening?
@impartialPlum5477 Hey, it sounds like you're going through a lot. I know it's hard not to feel empty, unworthy, and upset about everything that's been going on, and I know sometimes a setback can make it hard to see everything you've accomplished. I just wanted to let you know, you ARE accomplished. You are worthy. Having one setback doesn't negate how much progress you've made in not hurting yourself as often. You've come such a long way, and I believe in you. We are here for you to love and support you as a community 💗
Some members of the Self-Harm recovery subcommunity have compiled some fantastic tips that they use when they're struggling. I'm going to link a few of the more recent posts here:
- https://www.7cups.com/forum/selfharm/General_2451/Tips_311170/
- https://www.7cups.com/forum/selfharm/General_2451/Amethodworthtryingtemporaryandpermanent_312242/
Feel free to take a look at these and see if any of these tips sound like something you would like to try. Best of luck :)