Hey guys!
It has been awhile since we have all posted here. What has been happening in your lives, if you wish to share. I have been working on passing my classes, and attempting to find a job in my field that doesn't require 2+ years of experience. Not sure how I am supposed to get experience if 95% require experience?
I haven't self harmed in awhile, and I noticed I have been getting better at dealing with emotions and situations in general. I have grown up a lot since the old thread, and even since this thread was created.
I have also watched you guys grow and change into stronger people.
EDIT: Summer, if you ever get the chance, it may be a good idea to update the ages in our profiles.
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I personally do not self harm, but my very best friend does.
She's been doing a lot better; she hasn't cut or thrown up in months.
I wish the best of luck to all of you that are struggling. My heart goes out to you. heart
I am glad your friend is doing better, and I wish the best of luck to you and your friend.
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Strangerthan
Hello, guys, I'm Emma.
I'm recovering from SH or whatever you want to cal it. I relapsed a couple of weeks ago and I feel kind of shitty about. I mean, I've only done it twice in 4 years from doing it every day so I'm doing a lot better but still... I just don't understand why I feel the need to do it. I get the urges and it's really hard to fight. I just want to do it. It's stupid. This post is stupid but I thought I'd put it out there.
Hello. I'm Silver, but you can call me Nikki. =)
I want to say that this post is NOT stupid.
I know that it can be hard to fight relapses, because the urge to self harm can be strong, but you can do it, you can fight the urge. It may be helpful to have something that keeps your mind off of the negative thoughts and feeling. I personally like to journal, play mindless Facebook games, take walks, or read. Sometimes I will talk to my boyfriend if he's awake or not working. I know others who take up a sport or martial art, draw, punch pillows, listen to music, etc. These ways of fighting urges can also become a healthy coping mechanism, but I think that would depend on the person.
I view the fact that you have gone from doing it every single day to once in a blue moon to be proof that you have gotten stronger.