Constant Relapse...any way to help stop it?

[Blackisme]

Hi,

I haven't been on here in what seems like years really, which I know is untrue, after my mum found out about this things seemed to get better, either because I worried about her finding out or I felt as if a weight had been lifted; although it was ok for about... A week maybe? I can't remember...
Anyway, the point is that no matter how I try I just keep relapsing, I could run, draw, talk about things or just listen to music to try and block things out. It would always end the same, me relapsing and realising what I had done and panicking.
I just really don't know what to do anymore... And yes I have asked my mum for some professional help which, it seems, she's forgotten about....
Is there any other way to try and stop myself... I know I could just get rid of the things I use but I would only get more when I break down again...

[wonderland]

Hi,

I haven't been on here in what seems like years really, which I know is untrue, after my mum found out about this things seemed to get better, either because I worried about her finding out or I felt as if a weight had been lifted; although it was ok for about... A week maybe? I can't remember...
Anyway, the point is that no matter how I try I just keep relapsing, I could run, draw, talk about things or just listen to music to try and block things out. It would always end the same, me relapsing and realising what I had done and panicking.
I just really don't know what to do anymore... And yes I have asked my mum for some professional help which, it seems, she's forgotten about....
Is there any other way to try and stop myself... I know I could just get rid of the things I use but I would only get more when I break down again...

Relapsing is a natural part of recovery so don't feel bad about it.

There are various alternatives and methods for dealing with the urge to self harm such as;
. Pinging an elastic band off your wrist
. Squeezing ice cubes
. Drawing with a red marker where you want to self harm
. Cut/ rip up paper.
. Punching a pillow etc

This website here (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f12-self-harm/t9418-alternatives-self-harm/) offers many different alternatives.

You might also have to remind your mum about getting some sort of professional help, she simply could have forgotten because she was busy and might just need a reminder.

[UnknownError]

I agree that you should remind your mum about getting help. It's really good that you want to seek help and that your mum knows about it as it shows that you are serious about recovering. Relapsing is nothing to be ashamed of, it's happened to almost everyone at some point. Good luck. :)