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Re: I can't stop cutting. -
November 18th 2011, 01:52 AM
Hey there,
I think it is great that you have tried the alternatives but it does take a while for them to work. Self harm has become your addiction and like any addiction when you stop using it you are going to crave it quite a bit and it can't just be replaced right away. The best thing to do is continue using the things listed on the alternatives list and eventually you will find one that will work for you. It will take a while and for a while you might end up trying the alternatives and end up succumbing to self harm for a while but don't give up because over time the alternatives will work a little bit better. I know that I used to think I would NEVER get over my self harming. I thought I would always self harm really bad and I believed that the alternatives would never work but I continued trying them and eventually I found one or two alternatives that worked really well for me.
I know that dealing with the issues behind your self harm can be really hard but the more you deal with those feelings and those issues the easier it will get. Yes, it will be extremely hard at first but over time it will get a little bit better.
Do you think you could consider seeing a counselor? Could you try talking to a trusted adult or a friend about what is going on? I know those things will be hard but building a strong network of support through all of this will be really beneficial.
I really hope this helped and if you ever want to talk please feel free to pm me.
Jenna 
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