Does cutting for only a few months and stopping make me any less of a self-harmer?
Anonymous
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Nov 16, 2017
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No, I don't think it does. Self harm is self harm. Time doesn't matter. What matters is that you did it.
hipsta
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Nov 22, 2017
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Well it makes you a ‘former’ self-harmer but in case you are to cut again, then it makes you a self-harmer (presently)
Anonymous
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Nov 22, 2017
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Your self harm doesn't define you. You are not your scars- those scars are there to remind you of what you've gone through, what you survived. I am so proud of you for stopping or even thinking of stopping. Even if you're clean for one day- I really am proud of you. Please do not take "self-harmer" as an adjective that defines you.
Anonymous
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Nov 22, 2017
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Cutting in general makes you a self harmer. I suggest talking with a family, or close friend about this. Or getting an app like 7 cups!
Anonymous
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Nov 29, 2017
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No it still means you are a self harmer. Maybe you have a certain trigger , like as in when something upsets you , you turn to the self harm because its where you feel the release. But ultimately, no matter how little you do it , it isn't healthy and will only leave you with marks and scars you will later on regret. Try some form of aggressive physical sport instead. It might be hard to start initially but it will give you a much better if not similar feeling than self harming, also its super rewarding in so many ways. I would recommend boxing or some kind of martial art.
trin22
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Dec 1, 2017
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No, i do not believe that self harming for one day, or one decade makes you any more or less of a self-harmer. When a person hits the point that they cannot cope, and choose to harm themselves, it doesn't matter how short or long of a time period they do it, they're still somebody who suffers(ed) from self-harm. Never ever compare yourself to another, as we all have our own individual struggles. whether or not something you're dealing with is 'worse' or 'not as bad' as somebody else's struggles in your opinon, it is the WORST to us. it is the worst thing we may know at that time. And just because somebody else handles an issue like that easily does not mean we are wrong for feeling the way we do, as nobody's feelings are invalid.
Anonymous
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Dec 8, 2017
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You may of self-harmed in the past but since you stopped, it shows improvement in your life and you shouldn't worry about labels/stereotypes people may throw at you.
DeepBreath89
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Dec 15, 2017
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Of course not. It just means you have managed to over come what drove you to self harm in the first place. It is always something that is hard to recover from. If you have self harmed, but only for a few months, and over come it then you are stronger than you know. There isn't a time harm to ''be a self harmer''.
tranquilSnowflake22
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Dec 20, 2017
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It depends what way you look at it. You self harmed less however it technically doesn't make you any less of a self harmer. However, I'm proud of you for stopping, it's a hard thing to do.
MissEmma1994
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Dec 20, 2017
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I don't think that there is a scale for being a "safe harmer". If you have been harming and then stop then I would probably refer to you as someone who has overcome their self-harming tendencies.
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