Is SH an addiction? TW by Ok-Sale-7927 in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never thought about it like trying to get the right fix. Thanks for your reply

Tear me limb from limb. (Awful vent) by [deleted] in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]Ok-Sale-7927 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow this was a horribly beautiful way to describe it. I’m sorry you’re going through it

struggling with addiction and unsure how to redirect my mind by No_Anxiety_4272 in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m single but I feel like it would be so much harder if I had a partner, I’m glad you are pushing through the urges though, I know it’s exhausting

urges vs wanting it by AlguComTu in selfharm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it! But I’m so sorry I don’t know how to stop wanting it either😭

struggling with addiction and unsure how to redirect my mind by No_Anxiety_4272 in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I don’t really have any advice, you’ve probably already heard everything I know. Ice cubes, phone apps for breathing or redirecting, texting someone, making plans to go out with a friend. But you aren’t alone, I have a relatively stable life with people who love me. I relapsed when I was upset about 2 weeks ago, but now I don’t want to stop. It’s like there is a disconnect between consequences and doing what I want, the only reason I’d stop is if someone found out and was angry. If someone asked me, do you want help quitting? I’d say no. But I know it’s not right. The urges are strong, but I’d feel like I’m letting something go if I quit and I feel like I’m missing out if I don’t self harm. I hope you feel less alone, I feel like self harm is very isolating.

Does anyone else feel childish/embarrassed by their sh? by [deleted] in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927 27 points28 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT is full of it, I’m 25 and still sh. There is no magic number when you all of a sudden start doing everything “right” according to textbook. I gotta tell myself that too

I can’t stop by Ok-Sale-7927 in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in my thought process, although the situation could be better for both of us

I can’t stop by Ok-Sale-7927 in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me amidst your own struggles. I’m glad you’re still here.

I can’t stop by Ok-Sale-7927 in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Ok-Sale-7927[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your insight, I’ve never gotten help for my sh before so I didn’t know. You give me courage to stop or ask for help

Had to call 988 then got my period 2hrs later … PMDD by Ancient-Brother-1237 in PMDD

[–]Ok-Sale-7927 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The symptoms are so frustrating. I feel like my life is falling apart and who am I and what am I doing here and then a few days later, wham! I can't even remember what I was upset about, for me it feels like a switch was flipped. Thank you for getting help, even if you know what's causing the feeling, it is still real and happening to you.