I almost relapsed today..I did not know what triggered it ..or I could relapse 7 months after?

Question

my last cut...

what do i do I just was thinking of all the stuff that bugs me and i wanted to do it soo bad ..

I thought I got over it!

But i guess not ...

btw i did not cut ..I somehow did not

Answer 1

You need somebody to talk too.  Some one you can confide in, and have a heart to heart with.  It will make you feel better and take away your need to cut.  

Answer 2

you didn't cut so you should be really proud that even though you were thinking about all the things that bug you, you managed to refrain from hurting yourself. That's a huge thing!

Sounds like you could do with some coping strategies to help when you feel like cutting.

I never self harmed exactly but i would punch walls etc when i got real mad and totalled my hand a few times. Now i work on my anger with a pysch and for the past 6mths i've been a different person.

If you are unable to chill at the moment, speak to your GP about some prescriptions. I used to take SEROQUEL quetiapine 25mg. It's an anti-psychotic but when taken at such a loss dose it just helps to calm you down.

I have been to many docs in the past few yrs to get where i'm at but stick with it and believe me, its so worth it. My life is great now.

All the best, you've come this far so that shows you can go further :)

Answer 3

Congratulations for being strong enough to resist. You'll always find things that will trigger your desire, but always be positive, and always believe you are stronger that the stuff that bugs you.

One day at a time isn't just for alcoholics. It's a good way to keep your life in small, manageable parts.

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

wow you should be so proud of yourself for not doing it this time...trust me your gona have a stronger will the next time and eventually conquer it!!!! good luck!

Answer 5

Just continue doing watever ur doing to help u not to cut. A cutter is always a cutter no matter wat just like ppl with bulemia, drug addicts

Answer 6

Well people who cut are addicted to the endorphins that the body releases when it becomes injured(that sense of calm that overtakes you),congratulations on overcoming the addiction to cutting by the way I'm proud of you.And wanting to do something and doing  it are two separate things.each time you overcome the urge it gives you strength to overcome the next you will be ok sweet heart.awesome job!!!!

Answer 7

Aw hon, I'm sorry about that.

At least you didn't actually do it--that is something to be proud of, and it does show that you are getting over it. I've never had problems with cutting, but I do have a friend that has been dealing with it. It is very difficult to give it up, but it sounds like you are doing well resisting the urge. Next time you start feeling tempted, put yourself in a public situation where you absolutely could not have any opportunity to do it.

I really wish you the best on this. :)

Answer 8

I stopped cutting a little over 3 years ago...and I still have urges daily...it's hard, but you're on the right path. Good job not cutting, it does get easier but there will always (for me at least) be a bad day at work, or a tough fight with someone you love or something to almost push you over the edge. The key is to have a goal, have a friend to talk to, someone who will make you feel worse about cutting than the feeling you were cutting. I promised my wife I would stop, so every time I am holding a blade and thinking about it I know how disappointed she would be with me and I can put it down.

Also, if you have the desire to begin with, piercings helped me. I pierce myself quite regularly...it helps with the pain aspect, the blood sometimes, and it doesn't look bad like random scars all over my body. If you ever wanna talk email me.