I'm in a dark place, self harm help?

Your emotions are completely natural. The desire to cut yourself is actually an indication that you are a good person. I know that sounds wrong but hear me out. People who harm themselves are dealing with emotions which are seeded deep in our evolution. Your real desire is to harm others, but since you are a good person you have turned that emotion on yourself. These emotions are natural and its okay, but harming yourself is not the answer. These desires are a way that your body communicates with you that you are in an unhealthy situation. I have been depressed and done things that I didn't understand why I did them at the time. I had an intense desire to harm people (I am not as good a person as you). Especially people who I believed deserved it . They had threatened me, hurt me, were rude, stole from me, scared me, were uncaring, or whatever. I wasn't really even harmed that badly. Cuts and bruises heal in a day or two. But this abuse had lasting effect on my emotions and my world view. Upon studying evolution and other sciences, I now understand the root of those emotions and it helped me to better deal with them.

We are animals. That is our nature. Violence is a very important part of the human makeup and has helped us evolve into the creature you see in the mirror.

Boys town... Your Answer:

Please keep in mind that most people like you self-harm as a way to let out bottled up feelings. There are more effective ways to deal with your feelings instead of self-medicating with self-harm. Feelings don't just go away, you may be able to ignore them or push them down but sooner or later they will surface. You're the one who gets to decide how you will deal with them; the goal is to use more positive coping skills. One thing we suggest is that when you have an urge to scratch on yourself, just pause for a moment. By pausing you are taking some personal accountability, and then take that moment to engage in a positive activity. Positive coping skills include writing in a journal, talking with someone, drawing, exercising, reading, or watching TV/movie. That way you have all the control.

We really think it would be beneficial if you were to call into our Hotline and speak with one of our crisis counselors. Our number is 1-800-448-3000. We are available over the telephone 24 hours a day. Please know that our counselors will speak with you about your feelings, listen to what you have to say, and will treat you with respect and courtesy. We know you are struggling right now and we really do want to help.

Take Care

KO, Counselor

Boys Town National Hotline

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Bub, you need to seek help. If you dont want to disappoint you loved ones maybe mention it to the people treating your eating disorder. People will be more disappointed by the fact that you didnt go to them when you needed it.

Please dont destroy your body in an attempt to calm yourself. You can get through this.

Go have a hot shower and play some of your favourite music, breathe! Maybe youtube some meditation for beginners. I do iit every morning and night for 10 minutes and it is amazing.

Stay strong and just breathe.

Listen Please i've thought of cutting myself many times the best coping skill is to have a conversation with someone. Listen here is my email address send me an email and ill be able to check it when you want to talk. Blackaxe53@gmail.com Here is my phone number but don't text or call until 6:15 PM Eastern Time or past 10:00 PM Eastern Time. 252-649-4243

Bro just go to a place where no body can hear you, get on your knees and say god I'm sorry for ..... Say everything that you ashamed you did in your life, then say what's bothering you know and end it by saying please help me. Trust me it helps just be patient and remain positive

Whats your problem actually you should hv mentnd dt...so v cud hv advsd c smthng....wats making u feel dt u shud hv mntnd?