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Originally Posted by Confusedinomicon
I didn't cut, but I did hit.
I also have problems eating when I'm anxious and I see that as self harm. (I have some body dysphoria) I also binge eat which can be a form of self-harm.
I haven't hit in a few months, though!  The past 3 days I had a lot of anxiety and I didn't even hit my legs.
I still have binge eating issues though.
I know its not the typical self-harm. |
I have to say im quite happy with the replies this post has gotten. Im extremely glad youve not hit in a few months. It really makes me happy to hear and know people who have this struggle in life and are trying not to do harm to themselves. I know having anxiety can make situations feel worse and more tempting in wanting to self harm so i congradgulate you in getting through it and not taking that route
I used to eat and purge years ago so i know the struggle of an eating disorder as it to is a rough road to take and find a different path from. I struggle with it still today as i purged a few days ago but i find it to be as of less harm to myself than cutting or hitting/burning that i put myself through before. In purging, it was the first time in a few years that i had did it when it occured and im still not understanding why i even did it. Dont get me wrong i myself do still consider it as of self harm too but not as damaging(unless i was doing it daily..like i was a few yrs ago). Im glad your not hitting, thats a good first step take care and best wishes in your recovery from self harm 
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