Thread: SSH - relapsed
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Old Jun 10, 2016, 01:57 PM
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Hi Superheroine,

I'm sorry the memories/sensations and what you've been going through has led you there again
But please try not to be disappointed in yourself, try to hold onto the pride you should feel in how long you went without SI and all the times you could have SI'd but didn't
Yesterday's feeling's were "just" a little much/a little further for you, right?
So.........you have made it so far despite yesterday!!

And the last thing you need is self-blaming for the SI, what you deserve is some self-compassion for those feelings that triggered it.
And I know those feelings can be real tough for you..........so maybe you could try for a bit more support with those, you don't/shouldn't have to face them alone

But for right now..........addressing the feelings and the SI...........perhaps some more older strategies or new strategies e.g. distractions, activities, writing things down, mindfulness, meditation............whatever might help you just a little.........

And the SI...........you know you can move past it/past yesterday..........you've done that previously..........it is possible...........let your past achievements strengthen you on the next leg of your recovery.............it may take time, it may be real hard, there may be slips, but you are a winner

Alison