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Does cutting for only a few months and stopping make me any less of a self-harmer?

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Millichidulinas on Jul 13, 2016
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Maybe yes and maybe not. I mean, if you did it beacasue you saw other people doing it, you're not a self-harmer, but if you did it 'cause you "needed" it, you are. (that's what i think)
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Anonymous on Jul 13, 2016
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A minute, an hour, a day, a month -- self-harm is self harm, no matter how much or how little you do it. Truth be told, self-harm puts you into more stress, even though it feels like it's an escape from mental anguish into physical pain.
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ColoredPerspective on Jul 15, 2016
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I don't think so. The fact is, at least once in your life, you were a self harmer. Even once still makes you one. But it's good that you stopped and I'm so proud that you have.
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alexxhere on Jul 16, 2016
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Well, if at any time you did cut repeatedly it does make you a self-harmer yes, but stopping now means you did self-harm but not now
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DevinaDee95 on Jul 18, 2016
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No. No matter what you do it will sadly always be apart of you, but just because you're a self harmer, you shouldn't let that define who you are.
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DafneVanBrekut on Jul 21, 2016
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Kind of, because, if you stop, that stops. You just become into someone that used to be a self-harmer, and the only thing that may tell your story in 1 word, are your scars.
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recoveryunicorn on Jul 23, 2016
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No way! Self harm is a serious problem and you need help. It doesn't matter if you've been doing it for a few months or a few years. It's important to validate yourself and stop a bad behaviour before it becomes an addiction.
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JustJosphine on Jul 24, 2016
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No not at all self harm comes in many different forms and everybodys problems are unquie and personal to them
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Anonymous on Jul 24, 2016
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If you have to ask that question, you have some doubts that you are a self harmer. Please speak with a listener to give you contact details for self-harming support groups.
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presocratics on Jul 27, 2016
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What significance do you attach to the label "self-harmer"? I would probably think about this in terms of your reasons for self-harming and your reasons for stopping.
Profile: bulletproofmayhem
bulletproofmayhem on Jul 28, 2016
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No. If you've harmed yourself before you are either a current or recovered self harmer. However, no one but you can put any kind of labels on you.
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Anonymous on Jul 29, 2016
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No it does not. It is very selfish to do it at all I hope this gets out to the community tell everyone spread the news
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Anonymous on Jul 30, 2016
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It doesnt depend on when you cut yourself, but more on if you cut yourself. The only difference you can take is by looking at the depth of the wounds and in what of situation you are most likely to self-harm.
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Anonymous on Jul 30, 2016
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In my honest. Self harm is self harm. It's a self expression of a certain emotion. But you are only a self harmer for as long as you harm yourself.
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Anonymous on Jul 31, 2016
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It doesn't, any form of self harm counts and any period of time does too. It still counts if you didn't do it for long.
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RememberYouAreNotAlone on Jul 31, 2016
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In my opinion there is no definitive definition for self harming, therefore there are no guidelines or certain aspects that will make a person "qualified" to say that they self-harm(ed). Now that I have said that, any scar or mark that a person has that is the product of self harming carries a story, feelings, emotions, tears, etc. Therefore there are no guidelines that you have to reach to be a self harmer so no, cutting for a while then stopping does not make you less of a self harmer or less of a survivor.
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Anonymous on Jul 31, 2016
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It makes you a self-harmer, but one who stopped. So like a former self-harmer which is something you can be proud of for stopping. As much as it may embarrass you or make you feel bad that it was in your past, the fact that it's your past not present is an accomplishment you can love yourself for.
Profile: CrypticCoty
CrypticCoty on Aug 3, 2016
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yes, because once you've cleared that battle, you're free. no more pain. no, because you could always go back to it. it's not a bad thing, it's a way people take the pain away.
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Anonymous on Aug 3, 2016
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no but the fact that you stopped within a few months is something to be extremely proud of most people dont get to say that
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Anonymous on Aug 3, 2016
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No, It does not make you less of a self harmer, I used to try and make myself believe the same thing, you are very brave for stopping but I also want to clarify that it is also perfectly okay if you relapse because that is sometimes part of the recovery process. You are strong and you can fight this
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