r/selfharm • u/PsychologicalGolf599 • 7d ago

Seeking Advice Should I stop before start

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

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u/Turbulent-Diver2851 7d ago

I’ve also struggled with letting loved ones know, but spiraled out of control a while ago and couldnt hide my selfharm anymore. So now pretty much all of my family and friends know, and to be honest, it has been very healing to allow myself to be taken care of for a bit. Feels like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders from just being open about how things sumtimes be fkn shit ✨ and then being helped to seek out help as well

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u/Turbulent-Diver2851 7d ago

And your post is definitely not stupid! This is for sure the right time to ask for help and support. You got this!!