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    Hello, I am struggling to manage thoughts of self harm. Haven't acted on them for a month but really struggling they are constant even in my dreams. How do others manage them or is self harm just going to be a part of my day to day life forever? I have been doing it for 17 years so far so most of my life. Any advice support or kind words are appreciated thank you

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    Re: Self harm thoughts

    Have you spoken to a therapist about this?
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    Yes, many different ones over the years but still the urges are there at the moment every day

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    Re: Self harm thoughts

    Yeah, I've known several people over the years who've struggled with this. Are you keeping a journal? Sometimes writing the thoughts down instead helps give some of the catharsis that cutting provides.
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    Re: Self harm thoughts

    Yeah it is really difficult. I do use a journal to write bits and bobs down and I think its why I find using this beneficial as a way to express how I am feeling. I would just love to life without the thoughts but I am not sure this will ever happen for me

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    Re: Self harm thoughts

    Are you on medication? Meds really help with my intrusive thoughts. I'll still have them once in awhile, but I don't dwell on them and they don't cycle in my head until I can't take it any more. I take 20 mg of escitalopram daily, and I don't think I would've made it through this pandemic without it.
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    Re: Self harm thoughts

    Yeah I am on quite a bit of medication and similarly to you I know I would have struggled immensely without it. Glad to hear this is working for you and you are feeling in control

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    Re: Self harm thoughts

    Are you due a meds review with your psychiatrist soon? Might be worth asking to bring your appointment forward if not.

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