Want to feel physical pain

[Stickler]

Hitting and cutting oneself becomes a nasty little addiction, as well I know. I do not recommend it.
It works. :/

 

[Butterflies2023]

Know this --- when you get past this stage --- and you are 50 or 60 - you will look at those scars and wish you never did that to yourself. Or if you date or want to wear clothing that reveals scars you will feel shame and have to come up with lies to explain the scars. Instead maybe sign up for karate or judo or something physical that will give you pain but also be healing and give you confidence - also I would suggest sharing this with your therapist

 

[talon]

I'm in a bad place emotionally right now. Ive had a very taxing day and I'm sitting here wishing I coul...

self harming is a release mechanism but can escalate . Wished i knew more . Some people put an elastic band on their wrist and ping it to create a little stinging sensation .But sharing the cause is the answer. To sleep concentrate on the fact breathing is the one thing we take for granted. To get a good nights sleep concentrate on breathing cross your arms over your chest and feel it rise and fall until sleep soothes the savage breast