I finally stopped about 3 years ago and have only had one slip since then when I was badly depressed. I was starting to have obssessive thoughts about seriously injuring myself and so I started to be afraid of what I might do to myself if I started. I also got a lot of emotional support and alternative coping suggestions from the bodies under siege web board.

Unfortunately I replaced my si by drinking more which caused even more problems in my life, but now I can say I'm sober and si free.

It's hard work but it is possible to stop.

--splitimage