[marmarcat86]

i've been self injuring for 8 years now. and i know i need to stop, but part of me doesn't want to. i have to in order to not lose everything i have.... e.g... my husband my son... i don't know where to turn...

[x_BabyG_x]

Well you have come to the right place marmarcat. I have been SIing for 5 years I think now, and coming on here made me want to stop.

I know it can be hard. Try and set yourself goals and take it one day at a time. Even if you feel part of you doesnt want to stop, now you have a reason to,

babyg xXx

I have been SI'ing for 9 years and there is only a small (unconscious) part of me that wants to stop. It's difficult because it becomes part of you--- an identity of sorts-- it's really hard to let go of that. I'm struggling with the same thing. So far I have not been very succesful in stopping because I ask for help, but then push away everyone's suggestions because they don't seem to address the magnitude of the problem.

Stay safe, ok?

[sociallyawkward1037]

welcome to PC.

i'v been SIing for about 11 years now and its really hard to stop. YOU have to want to do it for anything to work. and i'm just not ready. but good for you for taking a first step to no SI

[eggshell]

i think i got also that same problem..sometimes im doing things not barely upon my control and its really annoying ... you will only realize that you have done something bad when its already happen....right........but hey dont lose hope, its the only way we can survive.....whatever happen for me, even if i die trying, trying to control my actions., i wont regret nothing,
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[Typo]

Welcome Marmarcat. You have come to the right place. I have been struggling with SI for 6yrs now. Everyone here is really supportive. I know it's hard to quit but it is one day at a time and we are all here to help you. Stay safe and take care of yourself. Sending safe thoughts and hugs you way.
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[holdingon]

What type of SI are you struggling with? I have, in the past, cut and burned myself. I have only cut once in the last year or more though! It is very possible to stop this kind of behaviour and I wish you the absolute best with doing so! I found that the more time I.E. distance I got from it...the easier it was to not do it again because I could actually say its been a month or 2 month, 6 minths, etc since I cut and that felt good. I also scar pretty easy and if I ask myself if I really want another scar then that works pretty well. In any case I hope you find what works for you. Sometimes it helps to understand why you do it....everyone has their own reasons....talked to a pdoc about it?

[bipolar_bear]

Welcome to PC. I hope the support you recive here will help you refrain from SI. It is difficult but these coping skills can be replaced. Sometimes it helps to have some extra support such as a t if you can. Please feel free to PM me anytime.

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