Self-Harm

How are you today?

 

Don't harm yourself, please. It's destructive and it won't fix anything.

People do care about you. I don't even know you, and i care. It might not seem like it right now, but there are positive things in your life and many more good things will come to you over time.

Try to rest. Get through tonight and see how you feel tomorrow.

 

As a person who has self harmed I will always urge people not to do it, please do not do it anymore. I understand how cold and dark isolation can feel but realize there are users you can talk to on here, about anything. I once thought that the scars I have are symbolic for the battle in my mind but only now do I know it is a destructive habit that prolongs depression and anxiety. I know it's a late response but I wanted to chime in anyway.

 

I agree with Wolf and 42Oh, please dont harm yourself. I cant speak from experience, but I know that there are brighter days ahead. Think of how beautiful the world is, the technologies we have today. You may think you are alone, but here you are now. On the internet, connecting with people who care about you, who you have never even met.

The opportunity in this world is limitless. If we can still take breath in to our lunges, we can still change our lives. We can create a better world. Surround yourself with people who will believe in you, like we do.

Here is something I use when I am feeling down and out:


I hope this helps encourages you to get out of this dark place.

 

It's time to confront your issues head-on. You can't run away forever. Well you can, but you will never be able to move forward without facing it. Start from the bottom up

 

He'll look back one day and the message will still be here

 

Not to derail the thread, but those are some strong accusations to be made if you refuse to even watch the video. E.T. has a PhD in Education Administration, and is probably the most prolific creator of free motivational content. His homeless to success story is pretty interesting, and he is very dedicated to the craft of motivating people. Whether you connect with his message or not, he is consistently telling people to grow, to learn, and to better themselves. I feel like that is a hard message to go against.

 

I like this guy a lot. People may call these "platitudes" but they stand to be true if we really look under the surface and dig deep.