[Dani Rae]

About a month ago I had a romantic relationship end because I required more emotional support than she could provide. I had already been struggling and going in and out of depression. After the break up my depression got worse and hasn't lifted. Right after, I self harmed for the first time in a few years. Now I've been self harming about every two weeks. It hasn't escalated in frequency at this point, but the severity has been increasing. I know I need to stop before it it get worse. I know that it will just get harder to deal with the longer it goes on.

I'm really just writing this so I can tell someone. I only just told my therapist, and I don't really have anyone else to talk to because I've pushed everyone away. It's also something that I really don't want to talk about. So hopefully this helps some.

[Skeezyks]

I hope you will be able to find a pathway to deep peace within...

[xiximmxi]

Not sure this will help you at all..
But whenever you feel like that, get a ballpoint pen and slash-draw lines over and over until you feel better.
I've tried that before and it really helped me release that urge.

[SlumberKitty]

((((hugs)))) I'm sorry you relapsed. Yeah the longer it goes on the harder it is to stop. Try to be gentle with yourself.

[Dani Rae]

Thank you all for the compassion. I don't know if the pen thing will work, but I'll try it if I remember next time.