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self-harm urges

toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
in Health & Wellbeing
ngl ive been feeling these self-harm urges right now since the voices that i have right now say horrible things like im gone or that im the r word. ill try not to do it obviously but it sucks knowing i have to deal with this. i guess the antipsychotic medication doesnt cure all of the symptoms of psychosis (im safe dw everyone).

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  • Lucy_21Lucy_21 Posts: 158 Helping Hand
    I'm probably not the best help as you know I'm śtuggling with it right now too but maybe I can offer you comfort in some way knowing you're not the only one going through this and don't have to do so alone. Also you are not that word as you know what I mean and I'm deeply sorry you're thinking that right now. I'm here for you
  • DistractionDistraction Posts: 493 Listening Ear
    I'm holding on by a thread here as well, sending much kindness and peace your way
  • Lucy_21Lucy_21 Posts: 158 Helping Hand
    If either of you need anything you can come to me and I will give any advice possible
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,381 Boards Champion
    That sounds scary, I’m so sorry you’re dealing with that @toffuna101 the strength it must take to hear those things!! 🫂
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,381 Boards Champion
    Aww, take care @Distraction 🫂
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    thank you everyone <3
  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,314 Community Veteran
    @toffuna101 there's an app u can download, called 'finch' which is a nano pet like a self care companion or there's an app called 'calm harm' which has journal and war activities u can do. Like distracting urself of techniques like drawing a butterfly where n then washing it off 😀
    Crazy mad insane
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    oh yeahh ive downloaded that before
  • GemmaGemma Community Manager Posts: 1,138 Wise Owl
    @toffuna101 you've been so brave to share this with us here. It sounds really frightening and upsetting to be hearing voices that tell you such horrible things about yourself. <3

    You mention you're on medication, have you been able to reach out to your medical team to share that you're still experiencing these things? I wonder if they can put any plans in place to support you. I also wondered if you had any safety strategies or blocking strategies that could help block those voices out at all?

    There are lots of lovely organisations who can specifically help with hearing voices. Some that might be useful include:
    The Voice Collective | call 020 7911 0822 or email info@voicecollective.co.uk. They have an online peer support forum, where you can connect in with others who are experiencing something similar to you and they also have tools on their website where you can select what difficult emotion you're experiencing currently, and it gives you relevant coping mechanisms.

    Hearing Voices Network | call 0114 271 8210 or e-mail them on nhvn@hotmail.co.uk 

    Our article on hearing voices on our website

    Our article on how to get support if you're hearing voices

    It also sounds really difficult that you're experiencing self-harm urges based on this. It's so brave of you to be reaching out for support and you're doing really well to look for that help. 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 which you might like to look into.

    We're here if you'd like to share more about what you've been going through, and if you are ever worried about your safety, there are lots of lovely services you can reach out to for support:
    Crisis Messenger (24/7) | text THEMIX to 85258
    Samartians (24/7) | call 116 123 | email jo@samaritans.org
    Papyrus (2pm-midnight) | call 0800 068 41 41 | text 07786 209 697 | email pat@payrus-uk.org
    Supportline (hours vary) | call 01708 765 200
    Childline | call 0800 11 11

    Sending lots of strength <3
    ♡♡♡
  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    thanks, ill check the mind website webpage out. i could reach out to my psychiatrist once i have a new one.
  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,303 Part of The Furniture
    How have you found the Mind website @toffuna101?

    Do you know when you might get a new psychiatrist? It is really important that you have access to the support you need and deserve <3
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  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    i found it to be good. i donated £15 to mind recently because theyve helped me give me information on their website. idk tbh, theyd have to contact my parents.
  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Moderator Posts: 5,303 Part of The Furniture
    It sounds really helpful that they were able to provide you with that information @toffuna101. How have you been this week?
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  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    ive been pretty good
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