[sprinterchic13]

I have been trying to fight it for a few months, but i snapped today. I cut myself again this evening. I let everything get to me, i let my false mask defy me. I tried to stop myself, i tried to study for school to distract my mind, i try to go for a walk, i tried everything i usually do when i get this way but i failed. I just got so tired of pretending, my nightmares started coming back this past week and my stress levels started to get too high. I let bottled up everything and i snapped. i went to my last resort and i feel terrible about it, and i thought i was getting better... i guess i was wrong

[puzzclar]

remember the feeling of this moment, which could stop you from slipping later on.

[jacq10]

(((((((hugs)))))))

Usually school doesn't distract me either. Try doing something that requires less mental effort like watching a favourite show/movie or reading a mindless book. Do you have a T that you can talk to?

[RunningInTheRain]

Relapses are tough, so I'm sorry you had to go through that. I know it's hard...but try not to feel bad about it. Cutting is an addiction that is not easily recovered from, and relapse is a normal part of recovery. Just hang in there. And the next time you're feeling really triggered, one of my favorite alternatives is "cutting" with a (washable) red marker or pen...you might try that. I didn't expect it to work so well, but it really does.

[sprinterchic13]

Originally Posted by RunningInTheRain

Relapses are tough, so I'm sorry you had to go through that. I know it's hard...but try not to feel bad about it. Cutting is an addiction that is not easily recovered from, and relapse is a normal part of recovery. Just hang in there. And the next time you're feeling really triggered, one of my favorite alternatives is "cutting" with a (washable) red marker or pen...you might try that. I didn't expect it to work so well, but it really does.

Thanks for the support.