Struggling
I'm struggling so much right now and harming is becoming an issue. I cut my hand and it's very painful and I'm afraid I'll do it again or something worse. How do I cope with this?
@ScarlettTrinity
I'm sorry that you are struggling and finding healthy ways to cope. From my experience dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be useful in teaching you distress tolerance and alternatives to self-harm. Here's some resources:
https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/speakingoutaboutselfinjury
https://www.healthline.com/health/dbt
I'm sorry you are struggling Trinity, so many of us are stuggling with sadness or trauma or even emptiness. You may not always have the best coping choices, but you can at least know there are alternatives you can try. You'll have good days and bad days, but maybe eventually you will feel the dark clouds starting to clear.
Take care,
MAUS
@DangerMaus Thank you so much for your reply, the links and for explaining it a little. This is pretty new for me and I think just a way of getting through the long bad days. I'll read the links now and I have an appointment with my gp so hopefully that will go well.
Thank you for your support 💛💛💛