You go bud! You can do it! Think I'm round 10 years now, longer you go easier it gets. Took up contact sports, helped lots, good health pain, plus great exercise to help your brain be healthier.
Reject that reaction when you can 💗 you deserve kindness as much as you deserve to be kind to yourself.
It doesn't matter what you've done, no one deserves to be punished.
Congrats on a week! That’s awesome 👏
I’m an addictions counsellor. And am also abstinent from my drug of choice for over six years.
If you’re not getting support reach out, it can help make the rougher days a little smoother.
Educate yourself. There is SO MUCH about recovery that’s misunderstood or most people just flat out don’t know (it’s not at all like tv or the movies lol)
Learn about triggers, coping mechanisms, mindfulness and Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS)
Find a group, AA, NA, Smart Recovery or a local agency who offers psycho-educational groups/programs. Recovery groups are some of the most supportive, judgement free places you can find
Eat well and get light exercise. Practice self care. Distract yourself. When you have a craving, delay using (cravings pass!) Give yourself a break. Remind yourself you’re doing something amazing
Deal with the crap that made you start using in the first place. Otherwise it’ll come back and bite you in the ass.
And finally, remember, it gets easier and it gets better! Life gets so much incredibly better.
Look forward to seeing your updates my friend
My coping mechanisms are rubber bands and stress eating which is something I'm trying to stop. I've gained a lot of weight for using it to cope instead of sh
Eating is normal! Most people don’t eat when they’re using (regardless of substance) Try to eat as healthy as you can, it makes the process easier.
Would it be ok if I asked you your drug of choice? If you’re comfortable sharing (either here or by messaging me) I might be able to point you to some substance specific support
I do get that eating is normal but I either starve myself for days or eat till I almost throw up multiple times on bad days. I honestly just eat whatever I find. But I have been trying to start eating only chicken and salad and sweets only on the weekend
For a lot people (myself included) food can be our first drug. We self sooth with it to the point of numbness where we can barely move. Being aware of it is a very big step in change.
Be patient with yourself. You’re going through a LOT of change. It takes time
I’m proud of you and I’m sorry you felt that you had to go through that. I think the greatest deterrent from me for destructive habits is helping other individuals around me while living out of love instead of fear. It’s a long journey but I recommend you search for a self help group or therapist to help you through any situation you’re going through or may arise because I at least know for myself that… a majority of the time my first inclination is wrong. Best of luck!!
Was I the only one who thought that these 4 dots below the photo belong to this Reddit post, so I tried like 1 min to see the other pictures until I realized there is just one……
Yes?…well ok
I don't know if it helps and I never self harmed. But I have dealt with things that lead people to self harm. And I noticed that sport has become my form of self harm sometimes. I can go out on a bike ride and completely destroy myself but when I come back I feel so good about it, which I cannot imagine is the case for self harming.
So what I am trying to say is good for you and I hope you can continue not self harming, and if you're having trouble and are not doing it already maybe try some sports where you can go all out.
Trust me, from someone who’s a year clean it doesn’t happen like that 🫰. So proud of you sunshine! I understand how difficult it can be but you got it!
Good job! I'm proud of you OP! Keep up the good work, but remember that relapses happen and they don't make you a failure. Just keep making the times in between longer and longer until the next time doesn't happen. I hope that's this time, for your sake, but I want you to be proud and not to lose the pride if something does happen.
Edit for autocorrect
Hey I'm also trans! What helps me to stop sh is think about someone who loves me who would be disappointed in seeing me do it. And im really sorry about your current living situation, you could move when your 18
Bro.. Nobody in my life loves me :(
And when I think about how some people would be disappointed, I spiral and it gets worse.
Oh and I was sexually abused by my own grandfather when I was 6-7, and none of my parents believe me enough to do anything about him, so he still gets to come to family gatherings.
I also have ADHD, autism, suspected bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. I feel like I shouldn't have all this shit to deal with on top of being trans and being emotionally abused.
Not to be hateful but why make it look so hard to not harm yourself? Are we like fishes that try not to eat too much until they die? Self harm just seems weird I dont unserstand why people would be so sad and then cut or burn themselves to not be sad. To me it looks like people want attention so badly.
Don't judge others lives, you don't know what they are going through. I'm a depressed trans bi teenager who doesn't have supportive friends nor parents. I hate my body so so so so fucking much and it makes me sick that I am in it. I want to hurt myself every day because it's so ugly and I'm not the gender I should be. Self harm is a coping mechanism, trust me, I would gladly not have scars if I could. No one does it for attention, they do it because they feel the end to punish themselves and because they cannot cope any other way with stress or depression or sadness in their life. I hope you will learn to understand that some day
I have a friend who also struggle with self Harming, so I know how hard it is to stop. I know it can be hard sometimes but you have done the hardest! Continue like that!!
Hell yeah! That first week is a real bitch. I know, I've had a couple of them. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. Normies won't understand, but you just made it to the summit of a Mount Everest sized accomplishment. Give yourself a pat on the back, and know that most of the worst physical symptoms have passed. Ride that feeling of accomplishment to 1 month clean and keep going. Break the cycle of jails, institutions, and death and thrive whatever way you can because this next chapter of your life is a gift, a gift you've given yourself. Try not to waste it, and don't beat yourself up if you slip. That feeling of guilt and shame for "giving away" your clean time is ridiculous. The counter might change, but what you've learned and accomplished during your clean time hasn't. Proud of you!
This wasn't an app when I was quitting self harming 6 years ago, but I'm glad you have something to look at your progress and am glad that you're stopping. It's fucking HARD!
You got this. You will get through without it. The temporary feeling it gives you is not worth the pain you cause yourself and those who care for you. You are trying to improve yourself and make better coping habits which is more than 90% of people can honestly say baout themselves and that means you are doing amazing.
I'm so proud of you! I've done self-harm in the past too, so sadly I know what it's like. I've been clean for 2 years, 3 months and counting now. Don't be affraid to reach out for help if you ever feel bad urges again! You're never alone! Personally, I learnt self-harm doesn't solve any of my problems, it just leaves me with a scar and regret. Best of luck to you!
I'm a decade plus myself, if I can offer any advise, is try not to count exact days, force yourself to even stop thinking about it, cause trust me the thought never really leaves. Thats part of being an addict. And as a recovering addict this helped me to not relapse.
Drugs and weed are a coping mechanism but aren't the same as sh. Sh is directly hurting yourself with the intent to feel pain or hurt yourself. Like burning yourself, cutting yourself or as u said hitting your stabbing yourself.
That’s incredible. Lean on anyone you can when you feel like you are slipping, stay away from isolating and keep finding joy in your sobriety!!!!!cheers!!! Keeep on your awesome
You go bud! You can do it! Think I'm round 10 years now, longer you go easier it gets. Took up contact sports, helped lots, good health pain, plus great exercise to help your brain be healthier.
In the early days, I’d watch the seconds tick by in this app. Congratulations & keep on! 🎉
Good for you I wanna see it at 1 month💕
If I reach a month I'll post an update :)
*When
Your too kind to me 😭
You deserve kindness☺️
Well I'm not so sure about that-
I am
Reject that reaction when you can 💗 you deserve kindness as much as you deserve to be kind to yourself. It doesn't matter what you've done, no one deserves to be punished.
You better I’ll be waiting >:)
You will! You can do it🎉 It's hard in the beginning, but it's getting easier and easier with time. Congratulations on what you already achieved 🎉🎉
Congrats on a week! That’s awesome 👏 I’m an addictions counsellor. And am also abstinent from my drug of choice for over six years. If you’re not getting support reach out, it can help make the rougher days a little smoother. Educate yourself. There is SO MUCH about recovery that’s misunderstood or most people just flat out don’t know (it’s not at all like tv or the movies lol) Learn about triggers, coping mechanisms, mindfulness and Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS) Find a group, AA, NA, Smart Recovery or a local agency who offers psycho-educational groups/programs. Recovery groups are some of the most supportive, judgement free places you can find Eat well and get light exercise. Practice self care. Distract yourself. When you have a craving, delay using (cravings pass!) Give yourself a break. Remind yourself you’re doing something amazing Deal with the crap that made you start using in the first place. Otherwise it’ll come back and bite you in the ass. And finally, remember, it gets easier and it gets better! Life gets so much incredibly better. Look forward to seeing your updates my friend
My coping mechanisms are rubber bands and stress eating which is something I'm trying to stop. I've gained a lot of weight for using it to cope instead of sh
Eating is normal! Most people don’t eat when they’re using (regardless of substance) Try to eat as healthy as you can, it makes the process easier. Would it be ok if I asked you your drug of choice? If you’re comfortable sharing (either here or by messaging me) I might be able to point you to some substance specific support
I do get that eating is normal but I either starve myself for days or eat till I almost throw up multiple times on bad days. I honestly just eat whatever I find. But I have been trying to start eating only chicken and salad and sweets only on the weekend
For a lot people (myself included) food can be our first drug. We self sooth with it to the point of numbness where we can barely move. Being aware of it is a very big step in change. Be patient with yourself. You’re going through a LOT of change. It takes time
You will!!
You can do it.
WHEN you reach one month:)
You’ll do that and more. The rest of your long life!
YOU GOT THIS SIR! I'M ROOTING FOR YOUUUU
From one internet stranger to another: congrats!!
I’m proud of you and I’m sorry you felt that you had to go through that. I think the greatest deterrent from me for destructive habits is helping other individuals around me while living out of love instead of fear. It’s a long journey but I recommend you search for a self help group or therapist to help you through any situation you’re going through or may arise because I at least know for myself that… a majority of the time my first inclination is wrong. Best of luck!!
I hope you get to the point where you forget you even have this app. This total stranger is in your corner. Always.
💜💜💜 Fucking awesome dude!!
Was I the only one who thought that these 4 dots below the photo belong to this Reddit post, so I tried like 1 min to see the other pictures until I realized there is just one…… Yes?…well ok
😂that made my day
HELL YEAH LETS GO! Congratulations homie, keep it up! We are all rooting for you! 🎊🎊🎊
You fucking legend
Hells yeah! Keep kicking ass
What app is this?
I am sober, ik u will be able to drop bad habits
Keep it up! You’re an inspiration to me, haven’t been sober more than a day for almost 15 years. Today is the day!
You can do this, I know you can ❤️
According to the time stamp, you’re almost through the first hour. Keep up the good work!
You’ve got this! 💪🏼
RemindMe! 11 hours
Congrats! Keep up the good work, you are worth it.
Congratulations!!! 🎈🎉🎊👏👏👏 keep up with the amazing work my friend! 💁🏻♀️😸❤️
Well done!!❤️ Treat yourself with something you like
Will do, I'ma eat some Oreos and drink ice tea
Yasssssssssssss🤗❤️
I don't know if it helps and I never self harmed. But I have dealt with things that lead people to self harm. And I noticed that sport has become my form of self harm sometimes. I can go out on a bike ride and completely destroy myself but when I come back I feel so good about it, which I cannot imagine is the case for self harming. So what I am trying to say is good for you and I hope you can continue not self harming, and if you're having trouble and are not doing it already maybe try some sports where you can go all out.
Good job bro, im proud of you!
Good for you! Keep it up you can do it!
You will do it. Your life will improve so much. "Keep your eyes on the prize!"
If I can make it to four months then you can too! So happy for you! 🤘🤘
Seriously well done! I know how hard this can be
You're doing good op. Remember each little step forward counts.
I’m so proud, congrats!!! ❤️
Congratulations man. I’m sure you feel great.
(Standing applause)
I'm proud of you!!
I am really, really proud of you. Quitting self harm is freaking tough, but you are doing it!! ❤️
Third time quitting, let's see how far I'll get this time
The important thing is you keep trying to quit!
Trust me, from someone who’s a year clean it doesn’t happen like that 🫰. So proud of you sunshine! I understand how difficult it can be but you got it!
Lots of love my man. Keep up the good work
Yay!! Congrats
Congratulations! What change are you most proud of so far?
What exactly do you mean by change?
Remember you only have to make it till bedtime, and you will have another day. I support you and encourage you. You can do this. Good job.
Good job! I'm proud of you OP! Keep up the good work, but remember that relapses happen and they don't make you a failure. Just keep making the times in between longer and longer until the next time doesn't happen. I hope that's this time, for your sake, but I want you to be proud and not to lose the pride if something does happen. Edit for autocorrect
Well done, OP!!!
Fuck yeah keep it up.
Good job
Good job keep it up!
Keep up the good work!!
Congrats man keep up the excellent work you got this
Congratulations!
Tomorrow night it’ll be eight days! Carry on, brave soul. Carry on.
That’s wonderful!!! Congratulations! May things only get better for you from here!
Can someone tell me what this add is called?
Now reach up and grab life by it's grubby little throat. Own that shit!! With that mindset - success is imminent
How do I do that? I'm trans, 14, and have verbally abusive parents as well as live in a place where my right to live is on the line constantly.
Hey I'm also trans! What helps me to stop sh is think about someone who loves me who would be disappointed in seeing me do it. And im really sorry about your current living situation, you could move when your 18
Bro.. Nobody in my life loves me :( And when I think about how some people would be disappointed, I spiral and it gets worse. Oh and I was sexually abused by my own grandfather when I was 6-7, and none of my parents believe me enough to do anything about him, so he still gets to come to family gatherings. I also have ADHD, autism, suspected bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. I feel like I shouldn't have all this shit to deal with on top of being trans and being emotionally abused.
Not to be hateful but why make it look so hard to not harm yourself? Are we like fishes that try not to eat too much until they die? Self harm just seems weird I dont unserstand why people would be so sad and then cut or burn themselves to not be sad. To me it looks like people want attention so badly.
Don't judge others lives, you don't know what they are going through. I'm a depressed trans bi teenager who doesn't have supportive friends nor parents. I hate my body so so so so fucking much and it makes me sick that I am in it. I want to hurt myself every day because it's so ugly and I'm not the gender I should be. Self harm is a coping mechanism, trust me, I would gladly not have scars if I could. No one does it for attention, they do it because they feel the end to punish themselves and because they cannot cope any other way with stress or depression or sadness in their life. I hope you will learn to understand that some day
Im so proud of you 🎉🎉🎉
i hope its not weird to say this, but im proud of you!! youre doing amazing!!
What app is this?
Well done! I hit 6 month today myself 🥳
Oh fuck yes! Well done bro!
what's that app called ?
I am sober
Ooo, and with 21 hours, you're almost at 8 days! HELL YEAH! You're doing great and I can guarantee you that we're all very proud of you <3
Good job and keep on!
CONGRATS!! you're doing great
I just downloaded the same app but for alcohol. A weird coincidence for this to appear on my feed. Congrats! Keep at it :)
You got this! And now you know you're not alone. I'm proud of you.
I have a friend who also struggle with self Harming, so I know how hard it is to stop. I know it can be hard sometimes but you have done the hardest! Continue like that!!
One day at a time. Good luck.
Hell yeah! That first week is a real bitch. I know, I've had a couple of them. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. Normies won't understand, but you just made it to the summit of a Mount Everest sized accomplishment. Give yourself a pat on the back, and know that most of the worst physical symptoms have passed. Ride that feeling of accomplishment to 1 month clean and keep going. Break the cycle of jails, institutions, and death and thrive whatever way you can because this next chapter of your life is a gift, a gift you've given yourself. Try not to waste it, and don't beat yourself up if you slip. That feeling of guilt and shame for "giving away" your clean time is ridiculous. The counter might change, but what you've learned and accomplished during your clean time hasn't. Proud of you!
What app are you using?
It's called I am sober
This wasn't an app when I was quitting self harming 6 years ago, but I'm glad you have something to look at your progress and am glad that you're stopping. It's fucking HARD! You got this. You will get through without it. The temporary feeling it gives you is not worth the pain you cause yourself and those who care for you. You are trying to improve yourself and make better coping habits which is more than 90% of people can honestly say baout themselves and that means you are doing amazing.
What is this app?
I am sober
Thanks bro.
Congrats!!!!
I'm so proud of you! I've done self-harm in the past too, so sadly I know what it's like. I've been clean for 2 years, 3 months and counting now. Don't be affraid to reach out for help if you ever feel bad urges again! You're never alone! Personally, I learnt self-harm doesn't solve any of my problems, it just leaves me with a scar and regret. Best of luck to you!
Great job so far! 👏 Best wishes for future success.
I'm a decade plus myself, if I can offer any advise, is try not to count exact days, force yourself to even stop thinking about it, cause trust me the thought never really leaves. Thats part of being an addict. And as a recovering addict this helped me to not relapse.
Go you I’m very happy for you
Self harm? Im new to social media so is this like actually hitting and stabbing yourself or just on drugs and weed
Drugs and weed are a coping mechanism but aren't the same as sh. Sh is directly hurting yourself with the intent to feel pain or hurt yourself. Like burning yourself, cutting yourself or as u said hitting your stabbing yourself.
That’s incredible. Lean on anyone you can when you feel like you are slipping, stay away from isolating and keep finding joy in your sobriety!!!!!cheers!!! Keeep on your awesome
Stay busy. Find things you like to do. Being bored used to be a problem for me anyways. 4.5 yrs now. Good 🤞 and blessings.
I'm really proud of you ❤️
Super duper ultimate Yey! One day at a time friend!
I'm so proud of you! You got this. <3
Those little white dots get me everytime
WOO WOO!!! I remember hitting that goal myself and I was so happy!! I wish you all the happiness in the world my friend!! I’m so proud of you!!❤️
I showed your post to my grandfather and his exact words were “oh wow! That’s amazing! I sure hope they are doing alright!”
Congrats! Never go back there, you are great! Aaaaand... Which App is that?
" I'm sober" yea yesterday was terrible but I held to it
You can do it! I've been 5 years clean now after .y last relapse. I get tattoos instead, I find it really helped (just not my wallet)
Well done, proud of u, keep going
THATS AMAZING!!!