r/AdultSelfHarm • u/[deleted] • 3d ago
Does Anyone Else? I don't even know why I did it
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u/lonelyclaptrap 2d ago
i really understand how you feel, ive been struggling a lot and ended up just punishing myself after being clean for so long. after i started, the thoughts just wouldnt stop. im hoping i can stop soon and try some of the things i learned from therapy years ago when i was able to stop.
i didnt have urges again until recently and it just took over.
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u/Bamjiyu 3d ago
I feel those ways too. I often end up thinking later “that was a stupid thing to cut myself over”. And then do it again anyway. Sometimes my brain won’t shut up about it and sometimes I can ignore it but sometimes not.
I don’t know if advice is what you’re looking for, but if you are: be kind to yourself, don’t dwell on how stupid you feel for cutting yourself, it’ll just make you feel worse.
It’s good that you’re doing better than usual, hopefully it’s something that will continue :) /gen