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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 6 Confirmed not a robot
edited March 2021 in Health & Wellbeing
It's almost been 5 years since I self-harmed. Well, not anymore. Idk? I'm just being dumb
Post edited by Emma_ on

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  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,824 Supreme Poster
    edited September 2024
    Hey @Past User

    I’m really sorry to hear you relapsed, that’s never an easy thing to go through. Please know that it doesn’t mean you’ve failed - recovery is a journey after all and it’s not always simple.

    Do you want to talk more about what’s been going on for you lately? I’m glad you’ve found us here on the boards, it’s a great place to get support and there are plenty of people who are always willing to listen to how you’ve been feeling <3
    Post edited by TheMix on
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 6 Confirmed not a robot
    If it's not too much of a bother, it'd be nice to talk about all the things going on.. I'm thankful to have found this chatboard/chatroom.

    I just feel so guilty for doing it. After so many years.. it went from omg yes (that feeling again) to omg no, what have I done. Now, I'm wanting to do it more, but I haven't.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 1,084 Wise Owl
    Hey primrose

    Welcome to the community, it's really positive you've found us. :heart:

    Sorry to hear that you are struggling with this, and how it's making you feel guilty. Like independent said recovery is a journey.

    We are always here for you if you want to talk about things :heart:
  • Past UserPast User Posts: 0 Just got here
    Hope go see you talk more on the boards, and I hope it helps enough to keep your mind of things :) all the best to you
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 6 Confirmed not a robot
    I appreciate y'all's support. It's difficult to move back to my hometown, which happens Saturday. I've been overly stressed and I really don't want to go back. It's a struggle for me to go back because of all the bad things that happened to me there. I haven't been back to my hometown for about 7 years now.
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,824 Supreme Poster
    edited September 2024
    Hey @Past User no worries, you’re always welcome to get any support you need here. The Mix also run group chats every night from 8-9.30 UK time, they’re a great place to get support too. You can find them here: https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/group-chat

    Moving back to a place where you have bad memories is understandably difficult, do you have any coping techniques you use to feel calmer? <3
    Post edited by TheMix on
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 6 Confirmed not a robot
    I try my best to use good coping mechanisms, like listening to music or keeping myself busy so those bad thoughts/memories don't intrude. They just don't work all the time and I end up having panic attacks or lesser anxiety attacks. I have a support system... but they are all where I used to live, so it isn't the same.... :s
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 6 Confirmed not a robot
    @independent_ like... idk it is so overwhelming at times... I get so frustrated and so angry with myself, and in turn I take my anger out on others, which makes me feel so guilty :'(
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 21 Boards Initiate
    Hi Primrose. I'm just wondering how you are feeling today. Hope you are okay.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 6 Confirmed not a robot
    Hey, sorry for the late response.. I have been extremely busy and stressed because of moving -- unpacking, decluttering, cleaning, and trying to find a job). I am okay: I make it through the day, but just barely. I don't like it, at all. But, 'tis the life I live, at least for now... yay .-.
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