Self-Injury Support Group

Hi, im mona

I have been a cutter for over 14 years now.I thought it was getting better but i guess old habits die hard

Last injury was today.

Took scissors and sliced my wrist. Nothing serious though <ironic eh?

looking for support

You've found support. There are members here who have SI anywhere from a few months to several years. I'm one who has only self-injured for a few months. I tried an anti-depressant and have a very opposite reaction, which made me depressed enough to introduce me to SI and even though I am off the medicine, the addiction and cravings continue.

Is there anything specific that happened today that you feel like discussing? You don't have to say anything, but you can say anything to us.

Old habits can die hard I know how you feel. I was an active self-injurer for ten years. In the last three years and ten months I have not self-injured, but I have had to constantly fight back the urge to do so. It seems like SI will always be a part of my life, whether I'm actually doing it or furiously fighting against the urge to cut.

But this doesn't make us bad people. I always try to remind people not to feel guilty and down on themselves after a relapse because then it just becomes a snowball effect of bad emotions. Just pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and resume the fight! I'm glad you posted! You'll find a lot of really supportive and insightful people on this website.

I hope you start feeling better soon! You can and will get through this!!! Much love