Have you considered seeing a therapist and/or pdoc? I do not think but I could be wrong, that one can stop this dangerous practice on their own. It seems one CANNOT just stop this without help, help by a therapist can help I am sure it takes a lot of working on both parts, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a go, eh?
If you do not seek out professional help, you just may continue to do this to yourself, so I firmly believe if you get professional help you can get through this, give it a try.
Please take care,
DE

In giving advice seek to help, not please your friend
SOLON
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