I self injured for a number of years, it started when I was about 13 and it is just in the past year and a half that I have gained control over it and the urges have subsided for the most part, from 13-19 it was the only way I could deal with my rage and anger, all the hurt I felt from having been abused.
I have slip ups in moments of extreme panic or when I am in "flight" mode, but I have learned to not give into those urges, through work in therapy, and replacing my negative coping skills with more positive ones (breathing excersies, positive personal mantras, grounding skills)

I understand everyone's experinces here, and my heart goes out to you all, there is hope, and I believe that all of you can beat this, and replace the hurt and pain with hope and positive self care. Remeber everyone deserves to feel good about themselves, and we all deserve the best life has to offer

Many hugs, and peaceful thoughts to you all
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