Religious Conflicts

[Twistember]

I'll just start by saying that I fully believe in God and that I am a Christian.

I've had trouble with self harm. Almost every time I cut, I immediately ask God for forgiveness. I've made a promise to God that I won't hurt myself anymore. And I feel so close to breaking that promise. Everytime I pick up my blade, I remember the promise. But soon, that's going to get old and I'm going to give up and I'm going to cut. I feel like if I break this promise (especially since it's a promise to God), that I'll go to Hell. And I feel like I'm running out of chances with God. Like next time he's going to say "Screw you, you're going to Hell." I just feel really confused.

[TheSoaringTurtle]

Hey Cat! Try finding alternatives to cutting. Some people find that the urge to self-injure passes if they squeeze an ice:D cube in their hand really hard, draw with a red marker on the body part they feel like cutting, take a walk with a friend, rip up old newspapers, stroke their cat or dog, play loud music and dance, or find another distraction or outlet for their feelings. These strategies don't take the place of getting professional counseling, but they can help in the short run. Oh and, if you ask God for forgiveness, and you really want forgiveness, then God will grant you forgiveness. If you want to talk you can always send me a message any time you want. Good luck.

[pridepancakes21]

Many people get themselves into deeper problems by combining their heath and their religion. Now matter how hard you pray to your god for forgiveness, will he/she not just want you to be healthy? You need to take care of yourself because even if you pray afterwords, it doesn't mean that you are healthy.

[Twistember]

I just feel like I've had too many chances. And I know that praying will only get you so far. Because God doesn't fix things for you, he gives you opportunities to fix them yourself. And about talking to someone, I have trust issues, and I find it really hard to trust anyone.

[TheSoaringTurtle]

Hey, I know you don't know me or anything, but you can talk to me. :) You could also call the anonymous hotline below. You shouldn't have any problem opening up because they don't know you, and you don't know them.


1-800-273-TALK