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How can I stop feeling guilty for self-harming?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 29, 2015
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Learn to accept your scars be do not be ashamed of that dark moment, instead agree that it did happen and just do not lear anyone make you feel ashamed for having them.
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Profile: Luke10
Luke10 on Apr 2, 2018
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Whenever there is an urge to self-harm, think of anything that will keep your mind off of it. Doing self-harm does not give a guarantee that our problems will go away. We are all beautiful and worth it. Ourselves are worth fighting for no matter how hard the problems we encountered. To anyone reading this, you are worth it :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 22, 2014
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well i'd start with why did i start it in the first place then i'd look at myself and say it's in the past think ahead to the future
Profile: sunshineKeeper
sunshineKeeper on May 21, 2015
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Take a deep breath. Acknowledge you are harming yourself for a reason. You are hurt. You're in pain. It's ok to feel that way, but I'm hopeful you will find more efficient ways to deal with whatever you are experiencing. Please consider contacting the S.A.F.E. Alternatives Helpline 1-800-366-2288. I wish you the best.
Profile: bubblyMagic30
bubblyMagic30 on Dec 5, 2017
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I know how it feels like. It feels like you finally have a control over something in life but trust me, "this" gets better. It always does, I know you see tunnel vision but at the end it always gets better. It always will
Profile: Thereforyou
Thereforyou on Oct 24, 2014
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you are the only person who knows why you do it so.. you are the one who can decide whether to feel or stop feeling guilty
Profile: hopemils123
hopemils123 on Oct 27, 2014
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Think of how strong you are now from going through that and think of how much better your life can be.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 9, 2015
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The first step in getting rid of this guilt is to seek help! If you are trying to overcome your problem and making efforts towards stopping then there is nothing to be guilty about.
Profile: Jreamer
Jreamer on Feb 22, 2016
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Guilt may feel like failure. Don't see a slip-up as failing. Rather a step or two back from success.
Profile: GreysonGreyson
GreysonGreyson on Aug 6, 2019
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I think the best solution would be to attempt to stop self-harming. As long as you aren't doing it, that guilt won't be there, however, I know it may be hard. Self-harming is an unhealthy coping mechanism that can be extremely hard to discontinue (It's a huge struggle for the majority of people who deal with it.) Most people self-harm for relief or because they feel as though they should "punish" themselves, however, I would like you to know that this is not necessary and as long as you keep trying, you will find so many other (and better) healthy coping mechanisms to help you with your issues. It may also be a good idea to get a therapist or see a professional for this
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