So, I’m from Poland. As for self-harm, it’s not easy to stop. It gives you temporary relief, it helps. It’s hard to stop, but I’m trying. I’ve only been doing it for a short time, and I already have a lot of wounds. Sometimes it hurts….. but it helps. I wonder if I’ll be able to quit, or if I’ll become addicted to it.
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Thank you for this. I can totally relate because I have also tendency for self-harming. When I hurt myself, I usually end up to the psych ward, so for me self-harming is a cry for help. I don’t have anymore sharp knives or blades in my home, so I can’t hurt myself. I don’t know if I ever get rid of this tendency, but I’m trying my best. I just want to tell you that you’re not alone, I can truly understand you.
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It’s bad every day…. sometimes I reset the counter 3 times….. music used to help me and now…. nothing helps me…..
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it sounds like you need to go to the hospital and ask for some help. i wish i had more resources to offer you, but living like this is not good. is there a close friend or family member you can call and ask for help? is there something i can do to help you? why did you make this post?
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I made this post to vent to you all. And don’t worry, I have a help. I’ve beenseeing a psychoterapist for a year and half. I have a boyfriend and friend who support me. I/m trying to free myself from negative troughts… and so far it’s not goos, but maybe it will get better.
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I’m glad you have come to the site. There are many other members that also wanted to and did free themselves from self harm. One technique that is sometimes helpful is using a marking pen to mark on yourself instead of something sharp.
I hope with all the help that you’re getting around you and also the support of the site that you will become a person who no longer self harms.
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How are you doing today friend?
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i’m glad you found us, and im glad you have support with all this. i’m here if you ever need someone to vent to and thank you for sharing your stuff with us.
i’d suggest support groups but i haven’t found any myself 
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Today, after a break (one day over), I reset the counter. But maybe tomorrow will be better. And you’re doing well. Today, after a break (one day over), I reset the counter. But maybe tomorrow will be better. What are you up to?
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I’m here to tell you it’s possible even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. 
Hugs friend. You can do it. One day, hour, minute, or moment, at a time 
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Self harm is a symptom, as is drinking.
I used it every day for years.
I dont think it’s addictive, though the release you feel, may be.
In my case, I stopped once I got help and started experiencing sobriety, I started liking my life and myself, and never self harmed again.
I hope you will experience that too.
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