The Quitting Self Harm Pledge

[Uranus]

(Please Excuse The Link Within The Pledge. My Phone Glitched And It's There)Hello. My name is Thomas. So you've been wanting to stop self-harm? Then I am glad you came here. You've already taken a major step those who are in your place wouldn't. Here I am going to try to help you find who you are, and to stop with the self harm. And I'm sure as much as you are harming yourself, is the same to your desire for quitting. In my own personal opinion, each and every cut that people put upon their body, is a sign of giving up. Is a sign of grief and lack of confidence and self esteem. A sign saying you don't deserve...anything. But....you do. You see, even with those signs, and cuts, you are still reading this message from me to YOU. You are stronger and better than you realize. Because many of the people in your situation would have ended it all already. But YOU haven't because you are reading this right now. And I believe you should be proud of that. I do not judge you because of the marks you have put on your body. Now don't take this the wrong way, like I said each mark is a way of saying you just want it to end, but....not entirely. You see, each mark is also a sign of strength. Each mark shows how long and how much you have been dealing with whatever it is that is troubling, and depressing you. A sign saying you have been in horrible, emotional pain you've felt, and went through. But you are still going strong, because you haven't given up yet, like alot would. And even with the cuts you should be proud of what you have gone through and haven't ended everything. Because you are strong. You are better than you realize. You are worth more than you think. You are capable of many different things. Even though it may be tough.. If you are reading this. Then you just proved to yourself that it is true, because you believe there is hope. These are some of the tests life puts on some of us and we must accept it and do our best.

Are you ready to stop?
Are you ready to be free from your pain and suffering.. And yourself?
Do you want to truly live again, like the person you were meant to be?

If you said yes, and mean it, to those three questions, then just repeat after me.


"I ___ Pledge Myself, To No Matter What The Situation May Be.. To Honor My Body, And Myself, To Quit, Permanently, Inducing Self Harm Unto Myself. To Live And Be Free, And To Be The Person I Was Truly Meant To Be. Because I ___ Am Strong. I AM STRONG AND I WON'T GIVE UP!"

(Just Simply Copy The Phrase And Post Your Pledge In The Comments When You Are Ready To Stop)

See, that wasn't so hard.
Quitting is easier than we think if we just simply believe in ourselves and stop degrading ourselves, and our bodies.
Don't you want to look back 30 years from now, and be proud of yourself, for not giving up?
Life has many challenges it places before us. We are a capable of getting through them, if we just take one step at a time. And when life knocks us on our ass. We get right back up and fight back. If we do that, nothing, and no one, can stop us.

If you took the pledge, then we are all proud of you. And for doing that, you deserve a pat on the back. And a big hug.

Now don't give up!
When the darkness covers over us,
And blinds us from seeing who,
And what we are,
And what we are capable of..
All we have to do
.....Is Simply.....
TURN ON THE LIGHTS!

The List Of Those Who Pledged
1. CosmicNoodle
2. thatgothgirluknow
3. cheesee
4. Feraligatr
5. CharlieHorse
6. Alluring
7. King_of_Hearts
8. Gliscorguy25
More to come...






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If You Decide Not To Pledge Now, Please Tell Your Opinion On This Thread
If You're Not Dealing With These Issues, Please Also Post Encouraging Messages To Help Those With These Issues.
Please Rate This Thread

[Miserabilia]

I.. can't really do that now. Perhaps when I have a little confidence that I can actualy stop.
Thanks for the post though.

[Uranus]

I.. can't really do that now. Perhaps when I have a little confidence that I can actualy stop.
Thanks for the post though.

You're Truly Welcome! Thanks For Dropping By! The Thread Is Always Here. And Is Linked To My Sig. Gain The Confidence! You Can Do It. When You're Ready, The Pledge Is Ready.

[Croconaw]

This thread is a great idea. It might give people some encouragement. I'm ready to stop.

[Uranus]

This thread is a great idea. It might give people some encouragement. I'm ready to stop.

I'm glad you are! And thanks for the compliment of my thread. But this isn't about me. If you're truly ready to stop. Then take the pledge and say(Write...��)
It in the comments.
It's all you have to do. Just turn on the lights

[CosmicNoodle]

I COSMICNOODLE pledge to rry and stop self harming, I'm not saying it'll be overnight, or cold turkey, it won't, I will cut many, many more times, butr I promise I will try my best to stop. But right now it's an important part of my life, so it could take years, even decades for all I know.

[Uranus]

I can't really pledge myself to quiting right now, often it's the only thing that can get me through a day, I do want to quit, but I'm just not ready, my dirty addiction is here to stay for now, maybe oneday I'll be ready to come back here, but right now I'm depandant on it.

Just remember this thread is always here. And is linked to my signature.

[CosmicNoodle]

Just remember this thread is always here. And is linked to my signature.

If you stick around long enough (I really hope you do, I quite like you), one day I'll notice it in your sig and drop back in.

[Uranus]

If you stick around long enough (I really hope you do, I quite like you), one day I'll notice it in your sig and drop back in.

I will stick around as long as I am able to.
I really hope you do quit. Just don't give up.
You are strong

[Seafood]

I can't, do that right now.

[Uranus]

I can't, do that right now.

Thank you for at least stopping by! You've made a big step. This thread is always here. It's linked to my signature so you can find it, once you decide to hopefully quit.

[Dalcourt]

I really would like to stop but I'm afraid I won't be able. I mean I can go without self harming for weeks, even months but sometimes I just need it as a means of calming myself cuz else I'm afraid I'd do something far worse.
So yeah your words are encouraging but I can't pledge I'm afraid.

[Magenta]

I'd pledge because I've been clean for awhile but I don't agree with this thread. It's different than the non-suicide pledge. Self-harm is an addiction. We do want to stop but it's not at all as simple as saying we will and stopping cold turkey because we're "ready". We may be ready and for some people it is possible but for most it's not realistic and it's unrealistic and discouraging because people are gonna try to do something no one can possibly expect them to. Your sentiment is nice but it's more realistic to say "I pledge to take baby steps and not give up when I fall back". Because that's the reality of an addiction. You can't just pledge to stop and just stop.

Also "each mark on your body is a sign of giving up"? It may not be healthy but if anything it's someone's way of trying to survive. So sorry, I don't agree with this thread, as well-meaning as it was intended. Everyone should stop self-harming and everyone should find better coping methods but this thread feels pressuring, even if it's just through a poor choice of words.

[thatgothgirluknow]

i want to pledge but i really cant right now when im feeling better and can make it a little longer maybe i will but for now i pledge to cut less

[Miserabilia]

I'd pledge because I've been clean for awhile but I don't agree with this thread. It's different than the non-suicide pledge. Self-harm is an addiction. We do want to stop but it's not at all as simple as saying we will and stopping cold turkey because we're "ready". We may be ready and for some people it is possible but for most it's not realistic and it's unrealistic and discouraging because people are gonna try to do something no one can possibly expect them to. Your sentiment is nice but it's more realistic to say "I pledge to take baby steps and not give up when I fall back". Because that's the reality of an addiction. You can't just pledge to stop and just stop.

Also "each mark on your body is a sign of giving up"? It may not be healthy but if anything it's someone's way of trying to survive. So sorry, I don't agree with this thread, as well-meaning as it was intended. Everyone should stop self-harming and everyone should find better coping methods but this thread feels pressuring, even if it's just through a poor choice of words.

not really to me but okay

[Uranus]

not really to me but okay

What do you mean by that? :)

[Miserabilia]

What do you mean by that? :)

I mean I didn't really aggree with what she said. I don't really feel any pressuring or negativity in the thread. I mean I udnerstand her point, but it doesn't come off that way to me.

EDIT;

I decide I'm going to pledge right now.
Not goint to self harm.

[Uranus]

I COSMICNOODLE pledge to rry and stop self harming, I'm not saying it'll be overnight, or cold turkey, it won't, I will cut many, many more times, butr I promise I will try my best to stop. But right now it's an important part of my life, so it could take years, even decades for all I know.

Excellent! I'm not expecting you to entirely quit. But I am glad you have decided to try and do what you can to stop. Eventually, you will. Good luck and keep up the good work! Your an amazing person

i want to pledge but i really cant right now when im feeling better and can make it a little longer maybe i will but for now i pledge to cut less

And that's one step closer to quitting you took, among others, that many have not taken. Good job! I hope you eventually quit. Good luck!

I mean I didn't really aggree with what she said. I don't really feel any pressuring or negativity in the thread. I mean I udnerstand her point, but it doesn't come off that way to me.

EDIT;

I decide I'm going to pledge right now.
Not goint to self harm.

Great! Thank you for pledging! You are on your way to a new life! You can do it! Good luck!

This thread is a great idea. It might give people some encouragement. I'm ready to stop.

If your ready to stop...will you pledge? :)

Posts merged, next time please use the 'edit' or 'multiquote' button. ~Hannah

[CosmicNoodle]

I mean I didn't really aggree with what she said. I don't really feel any pressuring or negativity in the thread. I mean I udnerstand her point, but it doesn't come off that way to me.

EDIT;

I decide I'm going to pledge right now.
Not goint to self harm.

Congratulations! BUT, don't expect to stop over night dude, expect to relapse, exapect to cut again, I've tried a million times to stop cold turkey, it ain't gonna happen, but try to goa little longer each time, thats how I quit the first time.

[Uranus]

I mean I didn't really aggree with what she said. I don't really feel any pressuring or negativity in the thread. I mean I udnerstand her point, but it doesn't come off that way to me.

EDIT;

I decide I'm going to pledge right now.
Not goint to self harm.

Congratulations! BUT, don't expect to stop over night dude, expect to relapse, exapect to cut again, I've tried a million times to stop cold turkey, it ain't gonna happen, but try to goa little longer each time, thats how I quit the first time.


Exactly! It won't happen overnight like we all would wish, but great job for deciding to quit, even though you will,maybe tomorrow or next week. You are already changing yourself, even if it doesn't happen overnight. You can do it. Just believe in yourself

[Croconaw]

If your ready to stop...will you pledge? :)

I pledge. :metal:

[Uranus]

I pledge. :metal:

Good Job! �� It won't happen overnight, but deciding and pledging, makes the chance to stop even greater. Good luck ��

[Uranus]

Are there any others who are willing to pledge? Lets try and reach to 50 lives here. We can do it!

[CharlieHorse]

I won't physically harm myself
at least anytime soon

[Uranus]

I won't physically harm myself
at least anytime soon

Thank you for your reply! ��
Hopefully that "soon" will will change to "never again".
I'll put you up on the list now.
I wish you the best!

[Uranus]

OP Bump

[Hideous]

I pledge :)

[Uranus]

I pledge :)

Awesome!!

[Uranus]

Bump.

[King_of_Hearts]

I, Cole the King of Hearts, pledge to never again bring harm to my body on purpose. I have been clean for a few months now and I feel ready to make this pledge. This will give me one more reason to stop doing it and to move past this part of my life. I will use elastics, as I have been, to ween the addiction and habit, but I will overcome this.

[amgb]

Yes, we all need to come together and work together to stop self harm. We are all strong and we can do what we believe we can do~ And to all pledgers, I hope you can live the rest of your life more free and contentedly~~ (Hope this post of mine can be something like a bit of a positive motivator)

[Uranus]

Bump. :) I'm proud of each and every person who pledged!

[Uranus]

"I Gliscorguy25 Pledge Myself, To No Matter What The Situation May Be.. To Honor My Body, And Myself, To Quit, Permanently, Inducing Self Harm Unto Myself. To Live And Be Free, And To Be The Person I Was Truly Meant To Be. Because I , Gliscorguy25 Am Strong. I AM STRONG AND I WON'T GIVE UP!"

I've been holding up strong for almost two months now... Been really fighting the urges... Here's to many more! :) And best of luck for mysef and all the others that are trying their hardest by resisting.


Two months is a great achievement! Keep it up! Just take one step at a time

[Kia-ria]

"I KIA-RIA Pledge Myself, To No Matter What The Situation May Be.. To Honor My Body, And Myself, To Quit, Permanently, Inducing Self Harm Unto Myself. To Live And Be Free, And To Be The Person I Was Truly Meant To Be. Because I KIA-RIA Am Strong. I AM STRONG AND I WON'T GIVE UP!"
... so far it has been 2 weeks. I almost did it last night. But I didn't :) trying to stay strong ^^

[jess1576]

I Jess1576 Pledge Myself, To No Matter What The Situation May Be.. To Honor My Body, And Myself, To Quit, Permanently, Inducing Self Harm Unto Myself. To Live And Be Free, And To Be The Person I Was Truly Meant To Be. Because I Jess1576 Am Strong. I AM STRONG AND I WON'T GIVE UP!

I've been clean for 23 days, and it's not easy. But, without cutting, I've been able to see the World for what it's really supposed to be, and I have begun to accept myself for my insecurities. I may not be perfect, but I am strong, and I'm ready to give up what caused so many others pain, and only dragged me down. I hope to make the 23 days into eternity.

"I KIA-RIA Pledge Myself, To No Matter What The Situation May Be.. To Honor My Body, And Myself, To Quit, Permanently, Inducing Self Harm Unto Myself. To Live And Be Free, And To Be The Person I Was Truly Meant To Be. Because I KIA-RIA Am Strong. I AM STRONG AND I WON'T GIVE UP!"
... so far it has been 2 weeks. I almost did it last night. But I didn't :) trying to stay strong ^^

That's amazing! It's so hard to beat the urges, and even though I don't know you, I'm so proud of you for being able to do what so many of us can't.

Double posts merged. ~Hannah

[Kia-ria]

That's amazing! It's so hard to beat the urges, and even though I don't know you, I'm so proud of you for being able to do what so many of us can't.

Thanks. My Nana recently passed, so... it's getting increasingly difficult. But I haven't yet. And I won't.

[survivor17]

I pledge