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Trigger warning-SH and SI context
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MissLeedsPosts: 122 The Mix Convert
Hey guys sorry
So recently I’ve gotten really intrusive thoughts about the above trigger
The one thing stopping me from it is worrying what my mum would be like which is weird because she knows about the thoughts and she don’t make too big a thing out them but they are just thoughts and not the actions so idk if that plays a part
I just really don’t want to disappoint her or make her mad but I know I can’t force myself to not do anything for any longer
Sorry thanks for reading sorry if wasted your time sorry thanks sorry
So recently I’ve gotten really intrusive thoughts about the above trigger
The one thing stopping me from it is worrying what my mum would be like which is weird because she knows about the thoughts and she don’t make too big a thing out them but they are just thoughts and not the actions so idk if that plays a part
I just really don’t want to disappoint her or make her mad but I know I can’t force myself to not do anything for any longer
Sorry thanks for reading sorry if wasted your time sorry thanks sorry
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I'm hearing how things are feeling quite tough and that you have been having these intrusive thoughts around SH for a while now. When those thoughts have intensified in the past, what have you found has helped you to cope with them and keep yourself safe?
I know you mentioned that worrying what your mum would think has stopped you in the past - would you feel comfy sharing with her how strong the urges are feeling at the minute?
The organisation Mind has a great article with some tips on coping with urges to SH. There are also apps like Calm Harm and distrACT with tips and techniques on coping with SH that you might like to look into.
If you'd like some text based support, Crisis Messenger is open 24/7 everyday. To access this support, you can text THEMIX to 85258.
I remember you mentioning at the start of last month that you had been attending a peer support group which is such a brave step to take. I wondered how that has been going and are you still attending those sessions?
Keep reaching out for support and remember you're not alone
Ye I told her then she took a bunch my stuff away for some of it it felt like she took my indentiy away like my badges and stuff. She tried take away my earrings but that was way too far
She also said if I text her how bad it is again she’d take more stuff away
I have calm harm I’ll get distract thanks
I’ll try remember that thank you
Ye I still attend but there’s no more sessions until new year because the venue is shut for the period
How have you found the distractions - what do you find most helpful in terms of the distractions? We are here with you and, hopefully, you will be able to go to the sessions you find useful again soon once the Christmas period has passed
@Laura_tigger82
I’ve told her a little I felt like it was too much. She took away my badges but my mates call me badge girl so it’s hard
Music is really helpful I can’t really find many more distractions especially at 4am
Thanks
Ye I found other stuff but music is my main thing
I just wanted to echo the posts above and say it's really brave of you to reach out on here. I know it can be really hard. How are you feeling today?
We're always here if you want to talk
Just wanted to check in to see how you are doing? We are here for you
Sending hugs
We are here for you if you want to talk about things