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Help. I have recently started self harming. I want to stop I hate that I do this but it helps sometimes and I like the feeling. Does anybody have tips or advice on how I can stop and fight the urges
@Nala31
Welcome to 7 cups!
I had an absolute hardcore addiction to self-harming. Still got those scars DECADES later.
I got over it because a savvy therapist, I wanted to be in her school year-long class. She said sure but only if you stop cutting. If you cut you are out.
I graduated the class! The first month was hard but I just reminded myself of my objective.
Please check out the teen resources; glad you are here!
Thanks for replying. I’m currently on day 4 of no cutting and I’m getting better I think
@Nala31 that is awesome!!!
I have an additional idea. Every day you come to the end of the day haven't cut, reward yourself with a small treat. It could be dessert, a favorite movie, walk outside, whatever you personally consider a treat.
This will help reinforce the good behavior!
@RogueOne1983
thank you for this idea. Currently the plan is to reward myself for one week then two weeks one month etc until eventually I don’t need the reward anymore but this idea is good for days that are more difficult too so thank you for the idea also I apologize for my lack of punctuation and grammar skills
@Nala31 no worries glad to help!!