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I managed to stop self-harming, but then I relapsed, how can I ever stop for good?

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Last Updated: 01/04/2021 at 7:34am
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KathrynJM
November 8th, 2014 3:12am
Relapsing is part of recovery. You shouldn't give up, look at how far you went without self harming! That's something to be proud of! Instead of focusing on your relapse, focus on all of your recovery wins.
Nexilva
November 4th, 2014 10:29am
stopping self ham is a hard battle and it will have good and bad days, like most. However the most important thing to remember is that there are always people to talk to, no matter how bad things get
musicalDreamer71
November 3rd, 2014 1:02am
The best way to stop self-harm is to replace it with healthy habits such as painting, sports, playing a musical instrument, or writing poetry.
Anonymous
October 27th, 2014 6:28pm
It takes time. I used to self harm, and I relapsed two, three.. four times. It is a difficult thing to stop, and it is normal to relapse. The thing you have to remember is 'why' do you want to stop self harming? You have to realise how much you want to be clean to be able to stop completely. The urges will fade as time goes by, and you find other ways to cope with your emotions, but it is most difficult in the beginning. It is in NO way impossible though. Good luck.
Thereforyou
October 24th, 2014 9:50pm
yes you can stop it.... concentrate on diverting your thoughts... will power is what that all matters to over come or stop or start any thing.... on top of all avoid staying alone