how long have you been self harm free? (possible trigger warning: SH)
I've seen this sort of thing on a couple of other sites.
It's to put your accomplishments, relapses or anything you want it to be
you could post every day if you need to or once a month, no accomplishments too small.
and if you relapse, you are strong. and you can do this.
I will try get back to as many people as I can and if you need message me on here.
if this doesn't work oh well, but id like to see it work.
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I've been clean for 4 days
@OneDirection5 Great work for the past 4 days! Keep up the good work, and continue breaking the record of the number of days being clean! I believe in you!
I was for 5 years and yesterday I did it. It felt like a compulsion. I tried so hard not to. I'm so ashamed
Please don't be ashamed. Even when it's been a while, it's still hard not to think about it. I'm proud of you for going so long and I believe that you can stop again.
It's going to be hard, but please don't give up. I love you 😘
Hey it's ok. Things happen, you've overcome so much. Im so proud of you
Update: Just after my 6 weeks mark I relapsed on Friday. I had been through a lot of tough things going on this past week and my parents were finding things to bring me down. They basically called me a disappointment because of the decisions I decided to make to help and support my boyfriend. I feel no matter what I try to do to make every decision to do the right thing, whether its shortening my work hours so I can get more school stuff done or making decisions that seem to be adult things I can't get them to be proud of me or anything. I've thought about moving out without saying a word to them so many times.
I still have a lot of trouble with it. I've gone months without cutting and then something small makes me snap. It's hard not to feel like you failed but I really believe you can do this.
I can never stay more than 3 months clean :/ I'm one week free now :)
@bifesky Aww, don't give up by this setback and continue progressing from 3 months to even longer! Here's a thread which you can read through and get some tips on reducing your frequency of it. I believe you can walk out of this, and reaching far beyond 3 months!
I'm done. I stopped for a couple of weeks and I've just done it again.
@TheHori Aww, it's okay. The past few weeks were great and I'm proud of you for that! We do have our bad days sometimes, but don't be discouraged by this. Continue breaking your record and I believe in you!
I was selm harm free for a good year and sometime. Until last night. And I regret it
@AlienDrag0nfliez We all have our bad days sometimes You really did a great job for the past year and don't be discouraged by this setback, you can successfully walk out of this! I have confidence in you!
Update: I'm a week and 1 day clean. Today was a hard day, so many triggers that i accidentally walked into. Not to count that today was my exes birthday. But i didn't cut. I didn't need a relief as bad i use to.....its getting harder and harder as the days go on. but I know i need to be strong. -Charming
@charmingSea9121 Aww, I'm really proud of you that you managed to fight your urge to harm yourself! You're really strong and I'm really happy that you managed to fight it despite the many triggers that you faced. I know it can be getting increasingly harder, but just hang in there! I know you can overcome this!
I've been 3 maybe 4 days clean. I thought getting help from professionals and medicine would work, but I keep relapsing. Every week, every other week, never more than a month has gone by in over 6 years.
@HisFallenAngel Ah that's a long time. Don't be discouraged that nothing seems to be working for you- it's always good to be open to new options and receptive to different help. You may want to read through this thread here and if you need, do connect with a listener who includes self-harm in his/her area of expertise. Keep your mind open to more help, because not all help will be suitable for you, but you will eventually get the help you need one day! I believe that you can eventually walk out of this!
I've been self harm free for about 5 weeks :)
@Stillirise Yay, awesome! I'm really happy for you! GREAT job for the past 5 weeks, and continue with your good work! I'm proud of you!
It's been 3 days
@KaylaEnglish 3 days is a great start! Try to aim for a short time like a week, then when you reach that, aim for 2 weeks, then 3 weeks, and so on. That might help you a little.
Stay strong and keep fighting this, because you are so worth it!