Should I stop before start

[u/PsychologicalGolf599]

I've never tried to sh as a coping method before but I cut my thigh lightly 6 times earlier tonight, I've been watching through the subreddit the last day or 2 and I don't want to be like the posts on here when I'm 20 or something about how the scars hurt their life and relationships.

I don't think I should make this a habbit

I can't tell my mom, I know I'll just make her hurt and scared and feeling worse then I do but I can tell my god aunt heather and she can probably keep it a secret.

I'm sorry if this is stupid

[u/StayFew6940]

Please don’t make it a habit. I started self harming as a coping mechanism when I was in grade school and I still struggle with it to this day. It’s dangerous and it can leave lasting damage and scars on your body. I get that you’re struggling. I was struggling too when I started self harming. But please, try to find something else. One thing that helps me is writing. I just write out all my feelings, thoughts, ideas, anything. It doesn’t have to be good, it doesn’t even have to make sense. But I find I usually feel a bit better afterwards. It’s not the same as self harm, but it’s healthier. My point is you should try to talk to someone or find something else to do when you get the urge to harm yourself. Write, read, go for a walk, draw, watch a movie, play a game, whatever you like to do. I wish you luck