Self Harm samanthaanne911: How to find the willpower to stop, and why you/someone you love started. From a self harmer  Farrah_: I dunno if I could label myself the same.as I wont harm myself physically but I think I already broken emotionally, and I don't care if I got hurt physically in the process. do you feel pain? are you losing touch with reality?  Imperfect_Perfection: As a teen I would practice some self harm as a way to release. It is a harmful and negative way to cope with stress. The best way to stop this kind of behavior would be to replace it with a healthy stress coping skill. For example you could try a deep breathing exercise, meditation, thought stopping, etc... Physical exercise is a good way to release those feel good hormones! You need to figure out what triggers your impulse to self harm. Once you do that you can figure out how to replace the habit with a positive release.  (Post deleted by staff ) samanthaanne911: Farrah_: A lot of people are already broken emotionally, when I'm self harming-- no I don't feel pain. I feel release. Sometimes I lose touch with reality, but if you become so involved in self-harming, you will die. Remember that please. keelindolan: Amen to that to be hoenst its hard to stpo but think abotu all the nehgative attenion u get from doing it and also use the time to talk to someone  edricleeboneham: Why not try meditation? Why do you habitually allow this pattern of behavior? You probebly won't try meditation, but 30 years from now you'll join a yoga club, eat organic and meditate regularly. So jump the gun.  (Post deleted by staff ) Imperfect_Perfection: LaurenBeatz seek help. You can go to the er or set up an appointment to speak with a therapist. (Edited by Imperfect_Perfection) Imperfect_Perfection: angelomichel216 do you feel better now? You really must be feeling pretty worthless if you feel the need to antagonise those who are seeking comfort. Find yourself a new hobby troll. Bringing others down will not lift yourself any higher. What you give out comes right back around to you. So enjoy your Karma Imperfect_Perfection: keelindolan no one's perfect and it takes time to change a coping habit. Don't be too hard on yourself. Have you tried any breathing exercises or relaxation techniques? Imperfect_Perfection: That could possibly be from body dysmophic disorder. You see yourself having imperfections that no one else sees. You need to love youself! The body is only a temple for the real you.  Try some positive affirmations. And let go of the negative self talk! Imperfect_Perfection: Your body needs fuel to properly function. Starving yourself will not help your negative self image. Exercise and picking out healthy fuel for your body will help you to improve your mood and self image. I have a question for you... What do you envision a goddess to look like? Do you think she would be thin and fragile or toned and strong? (Post deleted by staff ) Imperfect_Perfection: You must look within to find the strength you need. Observe without judging your thoughts. The negative narrator is not who *you* truly are. "You yourself are the person most worthy of your own love and affection." Imperfect_Perfection: Our thoughts create the reality in which we live. Change your thoughts and your world will reflect it. Imperfect_Perfection: I have experienced similar problems in my life. I've been where you are. I know that no comfort can be found from outside sources. The work to overcome your struggles is all internal. | Self-Improvement Chat Room Similar Conversations |