<![CDATA[Im not doing okay]]>recently ive been struggling w SH tendencies n i want to be able to control them, i have ppl i care abt n dont wanna upset if i relaspe
i need advice. what else can i do?
ive also lost all motivation and have been bed rotting wth no plans to clean my disater of a room. i feel like theres nobody to reach out too.

]]>https://browsedns.net/topic/20161/im-not-doing-okayRSS for NodeSun, 26 Jul 2026 06:30:58 GMTSun, 26 Jul 2026 02:34:22 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:21:33 GMT]]>@Cicadasandbats there are some that are 3d-printed aka a hard plastic (which is mine) they keep the spikes non-dull and leave little imprints, its good because it feels like pressure, then leaves small dots. for me, its a very good way to help.

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228031https://browsedns.net/post/228031Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:21:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:12:19 GMT]]>@xenth
Yes!! I LOVE those and I always recommend them. Though it's usually best for after initial recovery, since the ones I've seen/used are quite dull and silicone.

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228024https://browsedns.net/post/228024Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:12:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:08:32 GMT]]>i use a spikey cylinder fidget, if you squeeze it it hurts a bit. its my replacement, it helps. though everyones diffrent :)

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228022https://browsedns.net/post/228022Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:08:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:08:15 GMT]]>@french_fry_guy dont worry,, ur alright!! I actually lied, the ONE thing I haven't done is drink. Mainly because there's absolutely zero alcohol in my home, but hey, that's good. Anyways, I hope you get better or at least improve. It's a long journey ahead of you, but I know you can do it PX,, same for you, @Kaylazz ♥️

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228021https://browsedns.net/post/228021Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:08:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:04:57 GMT]]>@Kaylazz get on of those pain stimser things? or papercuts? orr marker

im not the best with ideas TwT sosorry twin and i wish you luck!!!

(with my experience i never cut as much bc im scared of my parents, and i quit out of fear- thats why these are MIDDDD)

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228016https://browsedns.net/post/228016Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:04:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:33:18 GMT]]>@w1ckedsticky1983 same. Deep scars, 2nd degree burns, picking at my skin, pulling my hair, DRINKING???? At some point in time Ive done those sadly

I hope you're ok tho ^^
Dont worry abt me, sorry for the mini vent

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228006https://browsedns.net/post/228006Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:33:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:31:18 GMT]]>@french_fry_guy literally. That was me for a while before I quit. It sucked so bad because either I would cut multiple times a day, or just randomly take a break for varied amounts of time before I would have a breakdown or I split and then the cycle would just start all over again. Same for other methods of SH, I did it all tbh

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228005https://browsedns.net/post/228005Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:31:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:28:03 GMT]]>@w1ckedsticky1983 I genuinely feel like people dont take it as seriously as other addictions or see it as one at all. What I tend to do is SH for a week or two, go cold turkey and have something similar to a manic episode, and then relapse. When it's all said and done Im so ashamed of myseld for it.

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228004https://browsedns.net/post/228004Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:28:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:24:52 GMT]]>@french_fry_guy nah, it's common lol. The sting doesn't last long enough with the rubber bands, I feel like it's only good if you SH once in a blue moon. It's nothing to be ashamed of, I would just advise to slowly and slowly stop SHing if it's difficult for you to stop immediately. It's just like quitting any other addiction, distract yourself or at least tone it down day by day until you don't feel the need to do it anymore 🐌

I've actually been sober for a few months I believe (I haven't been keeping track) PX

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/228002https://browsedns.net/post/228002Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:24:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:17:30 GMT]]>@w1ckedsticky1983 Im gonna be so fr I thought I was crazy or messed up for thinking that it wasnt good enough omg... other ppl think that too??

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227999https://browsedns.net/post/227999Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:17:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:27:09 GMT]]>A method that sometimes works is placing multiple pieces of duck tape on the places where you harm and repeatedly rip off the tape until you're satisfied. It works for the pain if you usually don't cut super, duper deep normally when SHing. It helps to take at least a few(5-10) deep breaths before ripping off each piece of tape as well. Not sure what to do if you feel like you need to see blood though,,, (not saying you do, but often times people don't feel like the SH is 'good' enough till they bleed).

Rubber bands don't work well for me because it doesn't hurt enough, but with the duck tape, it can help you release the adrenaline and calm down when you're in the moment.

Anyways, hope this helps and I hope your mental state gets better 🐌♥️

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227977https://browsedns.net/post/227977Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:27:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:17:37 GMT]]>@xx.hal0 same, so inspirational /gen

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227930https://browsedns.net/post/227930Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:17:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:16:49 GMT]]>@Cicadasandbats i admire how you worded that

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227929https://browsedns.net/post/227929Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:16:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:15:21 GMT]]>The situation you're in is probably one of the shittiest places to be. Now I don't know exactly how you feel, but from my own experience .. no matter how much you WANT to stop, WANT to be productive, WANT to get up, when it's actually time to, it feels impossible ..

SH is a stubbornly fucked up thing that's hard to get out of, but modivation to stop is the most important thing, and it looks like you got one. Now if you can't stop immediately, that's ok. But at the least you need to ease out of it. Less and less, till it's barely pain at all. Ice, rubber bandd, pinching, and nail scratching are all good suggestions!!

I hope you get out of this, even if it takes time <3

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227928https://browsedns.net/post/227928Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:15:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:03:47 GMT]]>when i have the urge to sh i put my hands in ice water but ik it dosnt always help, i do hope you heal luv

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227919https://browsedns.net/post/227919Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:03:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:58:36 GMT]]>I hope you feel better <3

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227914https://browsedns.net/post/227914Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:58:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:58:08 GMT]]>I struggle too, so what I do is A) cut up paper or B) press an ice cube onto my wrists/run my hands through cold water

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227912https://browsedns.net/post/227912Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:58:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:56:45 GMT]]>When I struggled with it I used rubber bands. I put them on my wrist, pulled them, and released. It hurts u without leaving permanent marks, tho it does leave raised red lines where the band hit for a few hours afterward.

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227910https://browsedns.net/post/227910Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:56:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:41:52 GMT]]>@Kaylazz

I doubt you have been put on the right medication, then

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227901https://browsedns.net/post/227901Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:41:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:40:20 GMT]]>sometimes i draw scars to like get the satisfaction
idk if it works for ppl tho

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227899https://browsedns.net/post/227899Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:40:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:39:22 GMT]]>@Kaylazz still technically sh but try pinching urself. if u do big pinches it hurts more, if u do tiny pinvhes it hurts less
try ur best to take care of ur wounds as u may have to seek professional help if they get infected
try to start in tiny steps like atleast piling dirty clothes into one area

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227897https://browsedns.net/post/227897Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:39:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:39:22 GMT]]>@Laner2018 multiple times, ive been put on medication but all it does is make th thoughts worse. (I will delete this specific reply if it violates TOS.)

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227896https://browsedns.net/post/227896Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:39:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:38:34 GMT]]>@Kaylazz Have you reached out to any mental health resources about this? 💔

]]>https://browsedns.net/post/227895https://browsedns.net/post/227895Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:38:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Im not doing okay on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:38:26 GMT]]>i hear ice cubes can help w sh, as in feeling the pain like @seal said.
like they numb ur wrists or smth

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