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Shine Bright: I am SH-free for ____ Days
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Well done! 💪✨  (Number) days free from self-harm is a significant accomplishment.  Please take a moment to acknowledge your strength and resilience and celebrate with us. Here are a few points to reflect on and celebrate:  * What helped you stay strong these past few days? Was it a specific coping mechanism, a supportive person, or a personal mantra? Share your tips to inspire others. * What positive changes have you noticed since being SH-free? Maybe you have more energy, better sleep, or a renewed sense of hope. Reflect on the progress you've made. * What are you looking forward to in the future? Use this milestone as a springboard for setting new goals or focusing on activities you enjoy. * Write a message to your future self: What words of encouragement would you tell yourself for the days ahead? Start sharing with us. We believe in you. 
Things no one tells you about Self-Harm: Trigger Warning
by Jenna
Last post
 September 7th
...See more Everyone mentions the same things when they talk about self-harm. This is what I wish someone told me about self-harm before I fell into its tight gripping claws. 1) It's not only the cuts/bruises/burns/scratches that you have to hide. You have to hide the bloodied tissues, the used band-aids, the band-aid wrapper, and the thing you used to harm. 2) When you shower the dried blood drips out of your band-aid and down your body creating little dark red, almost brown, colored streams. It scares you at first because you think it's opened again. 3) It becomes an addiction. It becomes the only thing that helps. 4) It eventually doesn't help anymore but you keep doing it in the hope it will. 5) Your body will scar and at first, you will like it but eventually, you get sick looking at them. 6) On a bad day, you run out of space. 7) Your band-aids will soak through your jeans or top after a shower and make an obvious square or rectangle patch. 8) They start to smell bad if not looked after. 9) You constantly think about them. 10) Your sleep will hurt and every move you make will too when they are fresh. You act as you like it. You don't. 11) People will never take it seriously enough. 12) They itch like mad whilst they heal. 13) You eventually get frustrated if it has no effect. 14) You don't cry when you do it. You feel nothing. Not. A. Thing. 15) It's so so so hard to escape it. 16) It isn't beautiful. It isn't a fairy tale. It won't help you find love. It is a monster that ruins lives. Please think of all these things before you hurt yourself. You don't want to. I sound like a hypocrite because I do but trust me, you don't want to fall down the dark hole that I and many other people are already in. Put down your fist, blade, lighter, cut your nail short, and get help.
Summertime Check In
by Kristynsmama
Last post
 June 20th
...See more
TW//// Sort of a sh diary; questions, thoughts, recovery, etc. ❤️‍🩹
by Phoenix1234theythem
Last post
 37 minutes ago
...See more So I think writing these things down and asking questions that some of u might be able to answer will help me a bit. The main thing is, I don’t know why I should stop. It doesn’t even hurt me that much, the cuts are thin and never deep because I don’t have anything I could use (my friends took my sharpest things). I know they’re lovely friends because they care, but honestly don’t know why I should stop. It only hurts me, anyway. And it doesn’t even hurt most of the time. I’ve read lists of reasons to stop but they don’t seem to give me reason to, it just all seems a bit pointless. I’m awful ik, but seriously why should I stop? Dance might be an answer; I feel so bad because can’t find way to hide them when wearing leotards at dance. But honestly there is no answer to that, I just gotta deal with it and answer any questions asked. My parents already know; what’s the worst that can happen? So I really don’t see why I should stop. Makes me horrible, I know. And I feel extra bad cos for some messed up reason I like seeing the scars on my arms 😖 sometimes they make me feel sick to look at tho, it depends. Sorry that’s quite long, it’s fine if nobody reads it I suppose. If someone does tho, just…. idk. Idk what to do. Anything anyone could say would be lovely❤️
I can’t stop to do it ?
by passionateCat1919
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more i need help to stop doing this
Does your past self-harm follow you forever?
by affectionateNorth7484
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more I have not self-harmed in over 8 years, yet whenever I have to talk about it during any health intake appointment there seems to be a way that the healthcare provider changes. They become more on guard and careful and want to know more information about where I spend my time, if I have had any thoughts of self-harm or suicide recently, and if I have any recent events that have been stressful in my life. To be honest these are normal questions, but the urgency and increased level of attention to my answers after they learn that I self harmed at one point makes me feel like they are looking at me like a ticking time bomb. To others who have self-harmed and have not done so in many years, have you experienced this response? Does it ever change?
hey, just wanted to make an update.
by navyKiwi1776
Last post
 8 hours ago
...See more First of all, I really appreciete the people here who spent their time to write a message back to support me. Being taken serious had positive effects on me. I today finally went to child adaloscent psychiatrist after 3 years. They prescribed me 50 mg selectra and abizol syrup..The diagnosis isn't clear yet. The only concern of everyone except the psychiatrist was that it would go on my record. My family is fixated on those medication and when should i get it but not how i feel or think. We had really bad fights today. I litteraly can't control myself everytime i feel threatened physically. I provoke them more and hit them back repeatedly and hit myself too and tell stuffs without thinking. I feel terrible about it I can't hold myself
How I stop do that?
by passionateCat1919
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more I can’t stop doing it what should I do?
Road to recovery (TW : self harm)
by Stormandshelter
Last post
 19 hours ago
...See more I really need to keep a check on my sh thoughts. So, I might use this space to check the frequency of my thoughts and how many times I end up doing it. Yesterday, I made an attempt but it wasn't anything bad so I'm hoping I'm able to keep my emotions in check.
Daily Check - in
by Apeatrice
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Tw; sh Hi brave warriors. How has life been treating you? ✨Sending love and strength✨ This is a daily check-in thread. You can participate by ; 1, Write down the date; e.g " 2024/9/1 My first day staying clean" 2, Write down 3 of your own positive "I am"; e.g I am strong. I am beloved. I am making progress. 3, Reply to at least one of the following participants' posts with heart-lifting words e.g @Apeatrice Aww honey. I'm so proud of you for making your thirty days. You are one of the most amazing people I ever met. Keep up the stunning work, buddy.
Just a girl
by Justagirlwhonamesstartwithn
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hey I'm 16,(female) I deal with depression anxiety, and been really heavy on self harm thoughts. I have a Theripst but, It doesn't really help, I feel ashamed to even spit a word out. Anyway I'm just looking for people, I guess. -I'll be stressing over my school work in my room if anyone reaches out(lol)
recovery
by fairyfroggler5754
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more hi. Its been a hard time getting better after my mom found out that I had been hurting myself, but i’m nearly 8 months clean and its so bizarre how far i’ve come. I’ve certainly had my ups and down but it gets better, sometimes my mom wasn’t all that supportive and I understand why but she really helped sometimes. And my friends too, they are all really amazing. I’m glad that my friends had given so many words of encouragement, they said they were proud of me so I began feeling proud of myself. It feels pretty rewarding being almost 8 months clean. Congrats to me and everyone else, we’ve all come so far!! And even if you’re one week clean at the moment just know that you CAN get better. Don’t give up, you don’t know how amazing you can be.
Coping
by Happykiddo174
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Today was really hard to cope. Does anyone have any alternatives I can try?
Shine Bright: I am SH-free for ____ Days
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Well done! 💪✨  (Number) days free from self-harm is a significant accomplishment.  Please take a moment to acknowledge your strength and resilience and celebrate with us. Here are a few points to reflect on and celebrate:  * What helped you stay strong these past few days? Was it a specific coping mechanism, a supportive person, or a personal mantra? Share your tips to inspire others. * What positive changes have you noticed since being SH-free? Maybe you have more energy, better sleep, or a renewed sense of hope. Reflect on the progress you've made. * What are you looking forward to in the future? Use this milestone as a springboard for setting new goals or focusing on activities you enjoy. * Write a message to your future self: What words of encouragement would you tell yourself for the days ahead? Start sharing with us. We believe in you. 
I did it again
by wintertuolis
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more i am so weak i did it again i cut myself it's so scary i promised i won't i am so sorry i am so sorry i cut myself again my hand is red again i hate myself so much why am I like this 

Hello, and welcome to the Self-Harm Recovery Subcommunity! It’s great to have you here, and we are proud of you for making the first brave step in reaching out for support. This is our supportive, safe and friendly environment, and we are glad to have you here 😃. Feel free to direct any questions to the appropriate leader of our community, which you can find at the bottom of the about section. ⭐️

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Community Guidelines

These guidelines are inspired by some communities around 7 cups! This is so we can adapt our little family to accommodate as many different life experiences and situations as possible. We recognize we cannot adapt to every circumstantial rule. However, we have outlined some of the common guidelines needed for our community. ❤️

✪ Please do not share any graphic images or descriptions of self-harm tools!

✪ Please do not mention the name of any tools used for self-harm in any area of the self-harm recovery community.

✪ Names of methods of self-harm are allowed to be shared in the group support room, but where possible please try to exchange a method name for the phrase "self-harm".

✪ When mentioning methods of self-harm or potentially triggering details of another topic in the forums, please put a trigger warning at the top of the post so people are able to click away from the post if they would like to. Additionally, please try to find an appropriate place within our forums to make your post. Certain areas are reserved for specific content, so please consider this when making your post.

✪ Pro-self-harm content will not be tolerated!

✪ Please be respectful to everyone, members and listeners alike.

✪ Remember, everyone's experiences are different. Please do not undermine or invalidate anyone's situation because it is not what most would consider "normal". We are a diverse community and have people from many backgrounds, so please always be respectful!

✪ General kindness, courtesy, and etiquette are heavily appreciated!

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