It's an addiction.

[WishBear]

Hello to all,
I've just made this account, because I need a place to vent about my problem with self harm, and hopefully find some people to talk to who have the same problem.
I haven't cut myself in over a year, until today...
I thought i was done with that. I have terrible scars on my wrist that remind every day of what a stupid thing it is to do.
But last night i got it in my head to do it again, and this morning i did it.
and it felt great! and I feel so much better.
I have been sober from alcohol and drugs and even cigarettes for the last 3 months or so, so I guess this is my way of copping with my problems.
It just feels so good, and I can't imagine stopping again.
Please somebody talk to me about this so I don't feel so alone!!

[Karkat]

Ok, before I say anything else, I want you to know that you are tremendously brave. I have struggled with alcoholism, drug abuse, smoking, and self-harm as well. I relapsed with alcohol towards the end of May after nearly two years of sobriety, I've had tremendous problems with smoking, and drug abuse lately, and I've relapsed with self-harm after a long portion of staying clean.

The fact that you managed to stay sober as well is really impressive and admirable.

I'm so sorry you've been having this problem lately. I'm here to talk if you need anything. :)

Also, welcome. I hope you feel at home here!

[AllTimeLoser]

I struggle with alcohol, smoking, drugs and self harm, as well as a few mental issues. I'm always here to talk to, can't PM yet but I'm online everyday, and my Skype is on my profile, so add if you want to chat :)

[harperm97]

I have recently relapsed as well. I didn't want to, but I did. No one has ever noticed because i make them look like an accident, and I come up with a really good excuse if someone asks. I went through a really hard loss almost 3 years ago, and thats when I started, but after the pain started to subside, I slowly started to realize that this wasn't what I needed to be doing. I still have nightmares every night replaying this event in my mind, thinking about what I should've done that could have changed everything. I have the nightmare so often, it was no longer getting to me. I was clean for 9 months until last Thursday. Another traumatic event has just occurred in my life, and I feel there is no other way to deal with it, I tried other ways the last time, and at least SH can't get me in trouble with the law. I have built my whole identity around being the tough independent woman who doesn't need anyone, so talking about emotions or feelings is out of the question for me. This is the first time i've ever admitted anything like this to anyone

[diddykong53]

Hello to all,
I've just made this account, because I need a place to vent about my problem with self harm, and hopefully find some people to talk to who have the same problem.
I haven't cut myself in over a year, until today...
I thought i was done with that. I have terrible scars on my wrist that remind every day of what a stupid thing it is to do.
But last night i got it in my head to do it again, and this morning i did it.
and it felt great! and I feel so much better.
I have been sober from alcohol and drugs and even cigarettes for the last 3 months or so, so I guess this is my way of copping with my problems.
It just feels so good, and I can't imagine stopping again.
Please somebody talk to me about this so I don't feel so alone!!

You'll be OK. Just try not to do it again

[WishBear]

I'm sorry for your loss. I can't imagine going through something like that.
I do understand that it is hard to talk about your feelings, especially about something like that. But it's good to talk about those things, and that's why I'm here.

[WishBear]

I'm feeling extremely depressed tonight... I do have the urge to cut, but I dont think that I will. I just need somebody to talk to.