I keep trying to post messages of support here in the forum, because I want to reach out, let you know I hear you all, and don't want any of you to be hurting... But I feel like my words and sentiments just seem empty, glib, or cliche, even though I mean them from the bottom of my heart.

Truth is I just don't know what to say. I don't know how to advise any of you, because I can't stop SI-ing either. Every time I do it I say it's going to be the last time, but it never is.

I'm sorry. I hope you can all find the kind of strength I can't.

[NeverStoppedCrying]

Oh sweetie.
Nothing you say is empty, gilb, cliche, or anything like that. We can tell it's straight from your heart. =]
I often feel the same way. I mean, how am I suppose to support people, to try and encourage them not to SI, when I do it myself?
However, I haven't SIed in three whole weeks. Some credit definitley goes to people like you here on PC!!! Your words do matter, count, and help! I mean it.
Thank you for being here on PC.
I am sure you will find the strength to stop hurting yourself sometime.

Thanks NeverStoppedCrying, that's very sweet of you to say.
And well done for managing three weeks, that's huge

[nicoleb2]

I can relate. I sometimes offer advice, but usually it's more of an "I'm thinking of you" because I can't take my own advice, so why would anyone else...

[Christina86]

Originally Posted by just_some_girl

I keep trying to post messages of support here in the forum, because I want to reach out, let you know I hear you all, and don't want any of you to be hurting... But I feel like my words and sentiments just seem empty, glib, or cliche, even though I mean them from the bottom of my heart.

Truth is I just don't know what to say. I don't know how to advise any of you, because I can't stop SI-ing either. Every time I do it I say it's going to be the last time, but it never is.

I'm sorry. I hope you can all find the kind of strength I can't.

We all feel like that sometimes. But a heartfelt "I know how you feel" can mean a lot. Or even just a hug. I've "quit" SI years ago and yet I still do some things that could be called SI. Doesn't mean I stop giving advice because sometimes it's easier to help someone else than to help ourselves.

As long as you're trying to be kind, people know you mean well. And sometimes we all just want to know we've been heard.