I managed to stop self-harming, but then I relapsed, how can I ever stop for good?
35 Answers
Last Updated: 01/04/2021 at 7:34am
Perfect therapy for people who need help. I would like to say, I never can imagine it could be possible to heal people like that
Ta
Tania
Moderated by
Lisa Groesz, PhD
Psychologist
With evidenced based therapies, we find the root of the problem together to implement solutions. We all face crises, transitions, or disorders at some time.
Top Rated Answers
Relapsing is part of recovery. You shouldn't give up, look at how far you went without self harming! That's something to be proud of! Instead of focusing on your relapse, focus on all of your recovery wins.
stopping self ham is a hard battle and it will have good and bad days, like most. However the most important thing to remember is that there are always people to talk to, no matter how bad things get
The best way to stop self-harm is to replace it with healthy habits such as painting, sports, playing a musical instrument, or writing poetry.
Anonymous
October 27th, 2014 6:28pm
It takes time. I used to self harm, and I relapsed two, three.. four times. It is a difficult thing to stop, and it is normal to relapse. The thing you have to remember is 'why' do you want to stop self harming? You have to realise how much you want to be clean to be able to stop completely. The urges will fade as time goes by, and you find other ways to cope with your emotions, but it is most difficult in the beginning. It is in NO way impossible though. Good luck.
yes you can stop it.... concentrate on diverting your thoughts... will power is what that all matters to over come or stop or start any thing.... on top of all avoid staying alone
Related Questions: I managed to stop self-harming, but then I relapsed, how can I ever stop for good?
why does cutting make me feel better but then bad afterwards?I harm myself on purpose. I never do it because I need to cope, I do it because I like the pain and like to have something on my body. I know I should stop, but I don't want to. Why is that?Does cutting for only a few months and stopping make me any less of a self-harmer?How do I explain scars when a young child asks about them?What do I say to people that ask about my scars without making them uncomfortable?How to deal with self-harm alone?Why do some wounds turn purple?Why can't I stop self harming when I know I should?How do I tell my parents about my old scars without feeling uncomfortable?(personal conversation with my parents always makes my skin crawl)How do I avoid self harming when on holiday with my parents? One of them makes me feel worthless and this is made worse on holiday. I've tried explaining but they thought I was threatening them.