bestTruth96
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Mar 8, 2015
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Recovery from self-harm is possible. First comes the want to recovery, then the will to recovery. Recovery is a long bumpy road sometimes with lapses and relapses, but it is how you pick yourself up. Also check out 7 Cups of Tea's self help guide to self-harm.
PerplexingMystery
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Mar 15, 2015
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from my own personal experience ive found that over time once things start to get better the urge to self harm diminishes and will be replaced with a feeling of contentment. however you may relapse but thats okay and shouldnt deter you from trying to stop
JocePunk123
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Apr 18, 2015
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No you won't they come a day when you give all that up and you look back and see your battle scars and know you were a fighter that you won the war and your so brave you dont even know you just got keep hope alive that you make it through this.
neverletlifetakeyourspark
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Apr 26, 2015
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It depends. Do you want to move on and recover? If so, then no, you will not self-harm forever. You have to realize that hurting yourself will NOT make anything better. It causes more problems and does no good for anyone. It might make you feel better for a little bit, but think about the long run. Do you really want scars for the rest of your life? Do you want to have to explain to your kids how that happened? Think of how your parents must feel. Would you want your children to harm themselves? No. You might think it helps, but that's because you're trapped. Free yourself from it and you will see how bad it actually is. It's absolutely okay to ask for help if you need it. But not everyone will be able to help you. Think of the positive, darling. There is always something to look forward too.
peacefulSummer36
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May 16, 2015
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No! Definitely not. I use to harm myself when I was in high school. As much as it felt good to actually release all that pain and tension, it's not healthy nor is it good for you. It can be overcome!! It just takes a lot of dedication to overcome that urge. It's not easy and it will take a lot of work, but it IS possible.
Anonymous
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Mar 9, 2015
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No, you will not self-harm forever. If you believe things will get better, then there is a large possibility that they will. Just think positive and things will get better.
Erynn
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Apr 6, 2015
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It's unlikely, however it's not true that things always just 'go away'. Things have to change in order to get better. Some people are fortunate enough to have their situation change without them doing anything, and thus they stop feeling like harming themselves. More commonly, people have to choose to recover and take many many small steps towards stopping self harm. Harming isn't just a 'teen' thing, and there are adults all the way up to their elder years who self harm - it is simply less common because most people decide to recover before then and seek help. I just mean to say, we can't wait around for something to magically 'get better.' We are the agents of change in our own lives, and if we don't work to stop, or accept that it's an ok way for us to live, then yes - you are able to continue self-harming for the entirety or majority of your life. Most of us hit a point where we decide to recover though, for any myriad of reasons. I hope you find a reason to recover sometime too. Hang in there.
Anonymous
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Apr 26, 2015
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It's all up to you. I used to self-harm when I was 14,15,16--And have never done it since then. :) You can stop anytime you want to, I'm not exactly sure how I stopped, but just because you self-harm now I can assure you it doesn't have to happen forever.
Anonymous
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May 17, 2015
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it will be up tp you if ypu will self harm fprever. It is not a good thing to self harm. You may thi k ot helps but it doesnt its not good for our health. We need to find something to get rid pf this habit to replace this habit then we will not self harm.
originalLion57
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Jun 4, 2015
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Hopefully not. You can find other ways to cope with pain by trying to reach out for some help, like talking to a professional or a supportive friend or family member. It doesn't have to be forever.
stronger10
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Jul 6, 2015
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Not necessarily. We can't predict the future. But we can take steps now to help us to stop self-harming. Getting help will allow us to examine the underlying reasons for our self-harm behaviors and to adapt new, healthy coping methods.
Destree
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Jul 21, 2015
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Most likely not but that answer is really up to you. Cutting is like an addiction because it gives us physical pain to distract from the emotional pain. You can stop cutting but it takes a lot of effort.
Anonymous
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Aug 18, 2015
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That's up to you! Quitting can be very hard, but it's always possible. Whenever you're ready, it's an option. :)
beautifulOcean
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Sep 15, 2015
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It depends if you're willing to take the steps to stop. That's honestly what it comes down to. You just have to be strong, tell someone, and get help. Trust me, getting help is worth it. And if you can't talk to an adult you trust, then go for a psychiatrist. I know it's a hard battle, but I believe you can make it!
Anonymous
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Sep 18, 2015
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It depends on the steps you take. Though quitting can be very, very hard, many people do but some people don't. If you find alternatives to self-harm or talk to someone about what you're going through, you may find it slowly easier to quit self harming
generousShiny86
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Nov 2, 2015
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Self harm is something which lasts when you need it as a coping method. Usually it is something which wont last forever, you find other ways which suit you, to help you in a more positive way. This most likely leads to you using this as a coping method for a period of time. It is not the best coping method, but many people use it for as such.
ImLittleM
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Nov 16, 2015
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Self-harming is always hard to go through. With the right professional help, I believe that everyone can stop self-harming.
charmingTurtle36
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Dec 1, 2015
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No hopefully not cause I used to but when you get older you seem to meet people who have had the same experience as you and help you through it so nope
bambi74
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Dec 14, 2015
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no you will one day find that person who cares for you and you care for them so you will stop in order to keep them safe
anyquestion97
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Jan 12, 2016
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I hope you won't... But you have to believe you'll recover from this. Things may be hard, but there are many ways to search for solutions and to feel a bit better. It's a long way, recovery is though, but you'll get through this.
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