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***TRIGGER WARNING**
I'm a recovering self harmer. Last time I hurt myself. I burned myself with a lighter. Twice. 2 months ago. The time before that has been months as well. Last November (2018) I was sent to the hospital for cutting. My bestfriend ( 14 year old nephew) and boyfriend at the time called it in after a mental breakdown of breaking plates and crying.
I've missed 4 days of work and 2 days ago I gave myself a tattoo. Pen ink and sewing needle. Not a very smart idea. Pen ink is bad for your blood stream. (Obviously) does that count as self harm? I dont think I did it as to feel pain. I used to pierce myself a lot. 14 piercings. 8 home done. 11 times (some repierced). I usually self harm to feel pain that I already feel inside. So does it count if it was just boredom?
(Edited by @River to add Trigger Warning)
Hi there, I see your account is no longer active but I hope you will still be able to read this.
I am sorry to hear you are struggling with SH. Every act that purposedly inflicts an injury to your body counts as self-harm, regardless of the motivation behind it. There are many healthy alternatives to SH and I'd be happy to brainstorm some ideas with you if you like. I am here to listen to you.