Talk with someone you can trust. Find a friend, teacher, religious leader, counselor, or family member with whom you can talk. Whoever you choose to share your struggle with, they should keep you accountable and help you take the steps needed for recovery.
Consider why you self-harm. Understanding the underlying reason why you self-harm is a milestone in the recovery process. Are there specific events or traumas in your life with which you have problems coping?
Identify your triggers. Do you feel certain emotions that trigger the urge to self-harm, such as loneliness, shame, sadness? Certain environments and situations can also trigger self-harm.
Get emotional support. Recovery coaches at
Door of Hope are waiting to listen and provide services via texting, email correspondence and phone conversations. You are not alone they are willing to come along side you in your journey.
Get professional help. There are many professional counselors that are available to help you deal with self-harming and the underlying issues that trigger it. To find a counselor near you, contact Focus on the Family.
Get support through TheHopeLine:
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