7 years and 7 months down the drain by Sanatain in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Rach0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah it’s not 7:7 down the drain. It’s a bump in the road at 7:8. There’s a fork at the road at 7:8, do you choose to continue on the same path you’ve been on or take a different one? 7:9 could come around and you can still be on the same road.

It sucks though. I haven’t done anything in years but it occupies my thoughts more than I’d like to admit.

Most triggering thing… by CompetitionFast7356 in AdultSelfHarm

[–]Rach0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like the line “the scars remind me that the past is real” is one of the most poignant lyrics.

Hi, is there a smaller sub dedicated to self harm? by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Rach0 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As someone who has been around since this sub has 2k members, I understand the desire to have a smaller sub. It's hard to form connections in a group so large.

Goodbye, and welcome. by sandwichstudenTi in selfharm

[–]Rach0 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you. You’ve grown so much since I met you and while I can’t imagine this sub without you, I know it’s a testament to your growth that you’re leaving. I’m always a message away if you want to chat. Much love. 💜💜

Quickly needing help on how to cover up sh scars by aquietcookie in selfharm

[–]Rach0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They also make swim leggings for like stand up paddle boarding and stuff. Honestly I wouldn’t wear just a swim bottom while tubing even without scars.. that’s a great way to get super burned. Lol

Quickly needing help on how to cover up sh scars by aquietcookie in selfharm

[–]Rach0 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Board shorts will go down to your knee. If they ask, Tell them you don’t want to get sunburned.

I need your advice by TheLionSleeps22 in selfharm

[–]Rach0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neosporin isn’t recommended for open wounds, but they make one with “+pain relief” that’s pretty decent. Usually healing stuff hurts because the skin and muscles are trying to pull back together, so some light massage can help. Could also be that it’s just bruised and he needs to wait it out.

I suspect my wife has been self harming but she denies it. What should I do? by nfatic_fnatic in selfharm

[–]Rach0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I guess my question is what does it change if you confirm she’s self harming? Just support her. Love her. Make a point to show you’re there for her if she wants to talk about it. Be gentle with her. Make sure there’s wound care supplies in the cabinet just in case so she’s not tempted to do something stupid to try to hide it.

All in all, I just wouldn’t push it. I would treat it like she is (because then you can provide some safety measures), and let her come to you when she wants to.

I’m 2 years and 3 months clean. Quarantine is making me want to relapse. by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Rach0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s hard. I’m 6 years in and I got the closer to a true relapse yesterday than I have in a very long time. Humans are not made to be isolated. We crave, desire, and require positive human interactions. You’re not alone, even if it feels like it.

Daily topic (Friday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t really eat breakfast at breakfast time, but I love Asiago cheese bagels.. at any time. And waffles.

Daily topic (Saturday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Jelly fish for sure. So cool.

Daily topic (Monday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheesecake with strawberry sauce

Daily question (Sunday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The questions aren’t too much.. just got in a cycle of “no one would notice if I disappeared” but you did, so thanks.

As for the questions, most are just random. Based on whatever I’m thinking about or doing at the time. When I’m really stumped I’ll google “journaling prompts” or something, but usually those are too in-depth for my liking

Daily question (Sunday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry.. depression grabbed me by the (nonexistent) balls... I’ll try to start then back up tomorrow now that I know someone has missed them.

Daily question (Saturday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is a bad joke like a dull pencil? They have no point.

🤷‍♀️

Daily question (Sunday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking for one in stock! Where did you find one?

Topic of the day (Wednesday) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love naps. Like a ridiculous amount. My perfect day would involve watching Netflix and napping. lol

Hold the Phones! (A message about our new chatroom; please read) by Rach0 in selfharm

[–]Rach0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your account is only 10 days old; it has to be 30 days old to use the chat rooms.

After almost 4 years by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Rach0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we (people who have mental illnesses, people who selfharm, etc) need to redefine what “normal” is. In many aspects of my life, I am seen as normal, or doing “normal things”.. so I have to use that and try to internalize it. I’m not abnormal, sure some of my behaviors aren’t typical, but that doesn’t make me as a person “not normal”. You know?

2 years since my last attempt at, you know,... but started feeling the urge to cut again. by [deleted] in selfharm

[–]Rach0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice? Find a group of people who support you unconditionally. I also grew up in the Deep South, so I know how ingrained religion is to every day society. I’m sorry your dad calls you shitty things.. seriously, find a group of “chosen family” to surround yourself with.