Hey...?
Im Al... I'm still trying to get used to this app. Im not sure if this is what I'm supposed to do... or what I'm supposed to write so bare with me.
I really sorta joined on a whim today... but I've been watching my lows hit harder and harder over the past few months and the urge to start hurting myself is coming back with less concern over what people might think. I was somewhat hoping this might help me all around. I was told to go to counseling recently by my doctor but my parents are certain I dont need it... so I didnt go and stopped seeing the doctor. I know this doesnt replace counseling but well... I mean you gotta try.
I tend to bottle things up and I am really hoping to find a place that I can just let loose... it's becoming too much to hold in... and I dont want to keep lashing out at those I love.
I started harming myself 5 years ago when I was 13 but I've been holding strong since June which is sadly probably the longest I have went without. I'm trying to keep it that way... I really am.
I'd really like to make some friends here, please feel free to come talk.
@DrearySky01
Hi there and welcome here :)
I am happy that you have joined our community and I hope we will be able to offer you the support you are looking for!
Thank you for sharing how you feel with us, it takes lots of strength. You have been clean for a few months and this is amazing. You say you tend to bottle things up, it sounds as self-harm may be a way for you to release pressure. Writing here, or journaling, can be very good alternatives to it. Can you think of anything else?
You say your parents do not think you need therapy. What is your own opinion though? If you would feel therapy as being right for you, could you imagine telling this to your parents?
As for using this website, posting in a forum as you did is a good way to start getting to know everybody. You can explore and join different subcommunities too, join a group chat, and talk to a listener: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/. You can also use feeds and do the exercises on the growth path.
I hope I will be seeing you around :)
i hope you get all the help u need
