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Hey do yall have any coping mechanisms for when u get SH urges? TW: self harm

Sophia7721 September 14th

Hi I'm 14 and have been SH clean for bout 4 days now but I still get the urges to cut myself and I don't all know what to do to distract myself from it so if you all had any ideas/tips/or anything rlly to help with that I'd be grateful to hear um:)

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Phoenix1234theythem September 17th

@Sophia7721

hiyaa :) well done for 4 entire days sh freee! i get that, im struggling with the same atm and it makes 2 weeks today :) idk too much about tips, there are some things that work better than others for different people so i could give u stuff u can try? dont try it if u think it will make u feel worse tho <3
Information for 11-18 year olds on coping with self-harm - Mind this page is rlly useful, the organisation is honestly great so maybe check that out? hope ur okay 💗

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Sophia7721 OP September 18th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Hey hey againnn I looked at the list and tried some tonight when I had some urges I did cut before I could get into the right headspacee... but when i was they stopped me so thank you soo so much phoenix❤️ hope your doing well!!

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Phoenix1234theythem September 18th

@Sophia7721

well done for trying im proud of u!! glad it helped 😊 

i sorta have ballet and contemporary (dance) this evening so terrified cos.. my arms (leotards dont cover arms) :/

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Sophia7721 OP September 18th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Could you wear gloves or like arm warmers? or is that not allowed

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Phoenix1234theythem September 18th

@Sophia7721

i wish... thanks for the idea though :) sadly not allowed probably. I`ll try to just wear loads of bracelets haha

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Sophia7721 OP September 18th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Hmmm ya maybe that'll work too wish u luckk!! And how long have u been in dance?

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Sophia7721 OP September 18th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Thank you!! and great job to you tooo!! 2 weeks is amazinggg I'm so proud of you! but thank you for the link I'll read it:)

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Sophia7721 OP September 18th

@Sophia7721

Hope you're doing ok too!!

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Phoenix1234theythem September 18th

@Sophia7721

thanks 🥹❤️erm sort of. half an hour clean now 😭 … i hope the link is useful tho! it def helped me but i just couldn’t anymore rn

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Sophia7721 OP September 18th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Aw no Phoenix I'm sorryy I believe you can get to 2 weeks again!! Hugss if accepted 

Sophia7721 OP September 18th

@Phoenix1234theythem

If ya need a friend to chat toooo I'll listen 💜

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Phoenix1234theythem September 18th

@Sophia7721

aw thanks, you too :) 🫂🫂

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Willowpickle September 18th

@Phoenix1234theythem

That's perfectly okay we all have our rough moments, I'm so proud of everyone here:)

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Sophia7721 OP September 19th

@Phoenix1234theythem

They are fine I guess they are always just kinda there in the back of my mind rn if that makes sense

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Phoenix1234theythem September 19th

@Sophia7721

Yea me too I get that, I hope they disappear soon u don’t deserve them❤️❤️

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Sophia7721 OP September 19th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Aw thanks 😊

Have any fun plans for today? 

Alsoo can I make a pen pal post for us?

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Phoenix1234theythem September 19th

@Sophia7721

:) I just got home from school, it’s hot imma have a freezie lol 😛 those are the extents of my plans for the rest of today probably, wbu? Oh n my hyperfocus haha

Ofc I’d love a penpals forum with u!

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Sophia7721 OP September 19th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Lol that sounds nice lol 

I'm gonna go to guitar lessons and do some stuff with my pupper

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Phoenix1234theythem September 19th

@Sophia7721

ooo sounds fun too 😊

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Sophia7721 OP September 19th

@Phoenix1234theythem

Should be ya! Also the forum is up^^ and also I'm glad ur thoughts are doing alright today!!

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