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I've recently started self-harming. I honestly can't even explain why I do it, but I think I'm kind of addicted now. I cut my thighs every morning and every night and then I thought to myself, "Why do I do this?" And I tried to stop. I went cold turkey and just quit. That went well for a few days, but now I've relapsed and it's worse than it was before. The cuts are deeper, too. I know I need help, but I'm too afraid to ask for it. Especially from my parents. They would never understand. I don't know what to do, but I feel like it's going to get worse and worse until I do something really stupid.
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ReplyIt's an OCD thing caused by anxiety. Wounds on your body can lead to sepsis which can kill you. It's very serious. As a person who has struggled with a different form of OCD self-harm since I was a pre-teen, I strongly urge you to get help now before you ruin your life. My issue ended up with me now as an adult who's basically disabled, unable to live life normally, have friends or a partner. Please don't let that happen to you. You deserve good things. If you can find a different, non-harmful way to express your inner pain (like painting pictures, for instance), it will benefit you much more.
ReplyWhat about letting a therapist know about this? I know this will be difficult to reach out to one but there are also anonymous auxiliaries you can reach out to. I admire you for stopping with it completely for a time but it might be better stopping with it step by step. And with that I mean finding something else to compensate it. Such as for instance express your pain through drawing, writing or something like that. It seems to help me a lot and I hope it helps you too. But please, it cant keep going the way it does right now. You are a brave human and you can reach out to someine, you got this!
ReplyCutting is addictive so you must tell someone so that you can get help.
ReplyPlease talk to someone who is willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask for help, you are loved remember that. Reach out please.
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