[teenagegirl]

I've really started to think aot about self harm, even suicide. I haven't started cutting, but it's really tempting. I've stated to bite and scratch at my skin, rip/bite off chunks of my hair, and can't stop thinking about self harm. I often walk into the bathroom and hold a razor above my arm, but then be to scared to actually do it. I'm scared that i will really hurt myself sometime. I have anxiety disorder also. I don't want to die or anything, at least i don't think so. Sometimes i do feel like i want to though. I get these huge urges to hurt others sometimes to, but mostly just myself. I can barly keep myself from starting to cut. But i know how bad it is, so i don't want to start it then get addicted. The edges are so incredibly huge that i can't take it jcuh longer. How can i stop these HUGE urges or self harm?

[Demunie]

Hi teenagegirl,

Have you ever cut before?
There are many lists with possible coping skills on the internet, google "coping skills self harm". You'll have to find out what works for you.
You're strong. You'll get through this, and if not: It's not the end of the world.



How are you now? Are you in therapy?

Demunie

Originally Posted by teenagegirl

I've really started to think aot about self harm, even suicide. I haven't started cutting, but it's really tempting. I've stated to bite and scratch at my skin, rip/bite off chunks of my hair, and can't stop thinking about self harm. I often walk into the bathroom and hold a razor above my arm, but then be to scared to actually do it. I'm scared that i will really hurt myself sometime. I have anxiety disorder also. I don't want to die or anything, at least i don't think so. Sometimes i do feel like i want to though. I get these huge urges to hurt others sometimes to, but mostly just myself. I can barly keep myself from starting to cut. But i know how bad it is, so i don't want to start it then get addicted. The edges are so incredibly huge that i can't take it jcuh longer. How can i stop these HUGE urges or self harm?

teenage girl,

at the top of this subforum, their's a great list of things to do in sted of harming yourself. perhaps that might be a good place to start if you've not looked at that all ready

welcome to PC. i hope you find the support here helps

[seesaw]

teenage girl,

Are you seeing a therapist? Can you ask your parents to take you to one? You really need support to get through the level of anxiety you are expressing. It's okay to ask for help. No one should have to deal with this stuff alone.

And I echo what others have said. At the top of the forum there's a list of things to do instead of self harm. Try those first.

Seesaw