6th August 2026
Just downloaded the app. I haven’t harmed myself in just above 19 hours, which is a long time for me.
Welcome Iggy!! Sooo glad to have u here with us! Great work on 19 hours!! How are you feeling?
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Honestly it’s been tough. I’ve been struggling with self harm for a few years now and haven’t had a single day without it for months. I’m just trying to get through today.
Thank you for your comment!
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Im sorry to hear that youve struggling alot the last few years 
I dont have much experience with self harming (although there are many others on here that do). My addiction was to drugs. But i feel like all addictions, no matter what it is, has a similar root… we engage in addictions to change how we feel or to cope with emotions, life, trauma etc (at least this is what it was for me).
Have u ever sought therapy or outside help for this? I hope this community is helpful for you 
Check in daily (or multiple times a day if u like). Male sure you come on here BEFORE u want to self harm, so that we can help u thru it 
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Welcome Iggy. I’m glad you found us.
This is a great place for support from any addiction. All I know about SH is what I’ve learned here from some wonderful people and now friends.
If you use the search 
up above on the right maybe you can find some good reading.
Hope to see you around.
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Hi @IgPan
I have experience with SH. I know how hard it can be to break out of that cycle, so i want to commend you on your time stopped so far. You don’t deserve to feel pain, my friend. I hope you stick with us. As @Butterflymoonwoman said, post here before giving into the urge. Give us the chance to help you through it.
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Hi, welcome. Theres quite a few of us here that are new to the community too. People here are very understanding and supportive.
Congratulations on 19 hours.
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I’m super proud of your 19 plus hours…
With what you explained, this must have been extremely difficult.
Like everyone said, you will find wonderful support here. And yes, please do check in with us daily and often each day, if needed.
All of us are here for you. 
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Hey Iggy, so glad you’re here! I don’t know a lot about self harm specifically, but want to echo @Butterflymoonwoman –are you getting any help? You deserve to feel good and whole.
I can only speak for my experience getting sober from alcohol, but finding ways to distract myself was so important early on. I came up with a lot of quick little activities to keep my brain and hands occupied. I also checked in here every time I had an urge to drink. I’d read around till the urge had passes. Which means…I was on here a lot in the early days. But I learned a ton!
Everyone here is rooting for you.
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I firstly want to thank everyone for being so welcoming! It’s honestly so nice to read about stories from so many people who have experienced similar things.
To answer @Butterflymoonwoman’s question, I have been to therapy a long while ago, but it wasn’t for self harm, but because of a chronic illness I have which resulted in me spending a long time in hospitals. I have since gotten better physically and don’t need to be in hospitals nearly as much anymore.
Again thanks to all of you for being so supportive and welcoming! I hope that this will work out for me
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Hey! Welcome!
As mentioned, a lot of new people here. It’s a wonderfully supportive community! Wishing you lots of strength and reminding you that we are all on our journeys together
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