Does cutting for only a few months and stopping make me any less of a self-harmer?
courageousMelody48
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Apr 29, 2018
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You are not permanently defined by your mistakes. If you have self-harmed, the sooner you can stop and not become addicted to this behaviour as a long-term coping mechanism - the better.
calmArrow24
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May 9, 2018
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I don’t believe there is a scale for how much of a self-harmer one is. If you’re deliberately hurting yourself, it is self-harm, no matter for how long you’ve been doing it. However, I believe it’s great that you’re stopping!
LoveAndMoonlight
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May 10, 2018
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If you automatically decide to stop cutting, and you avoid cutting when you feel the urge, you can consider yourself recovered on the first day. The decision to stop makes you a brave, strong person!
Anonymous
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May 12, 2018
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Yes, it does but that’s a good thing because it shows that you’re getting better. That things are starting to look up. And it might not feel like that yet but it will soon. You just have to give it time, change will happen
Anonymous
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May 13, 2018
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No, you are still self-harming. If you are self harming or are feeling suicidal, please contact 1-800-273-8255 (This is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) or dial 911 ASAP. Your life is valuable.
Anonymous
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May 23, 2018
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No you're still a victim of self-harm. Time doesn't measure anything. You could cut for a week or for years either way you're still effected by it.
Anonymous
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May 24, 2018
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Self-harm is a very serious thing, regardless of when it happened. Something or someone made you feel like self-harm is a good idea, and that is not true at all. It's a big deal and shouldn't be taken lightly.
Anonymous
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May 30, 2018
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I would say trying it once doesn't make you a self-harmer but doing it for a few much does. This is just my opinion though! And if you ever need help with self-harming, please remember we are here for you and there are professionals out there to help. Take care!
Anonymous
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May 31, 2018
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The fact that you could stop yourself within such limitated time and now have control over the situation is commendable. Self-harmer is not a bad word and it's not you anymore if you have the control.
sunshineJewel33
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Jun 1, 2018
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No, it absolutely does not. Self harm is self harm, regardless if it's one time or I've hundred times.
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