Self Harm
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I'm sorry to hear that.
Emotional trauma alone harms oneself. I nearly died from it, but God is bringing healing slowly but surely. There is hope for us.
I responded to your other thread.
If you want to learn more from that therapist who specializes in depression, please let me know.
Hi Alexis, glad you're here. Have you tried any support groups? It's complicated and probably no one can tell you how to stop; you'll have to work it out yourself. But being around others who are supportive and want to help is important. I've never cut myself, but I know a lot about self harm. For me it's a symptom of an overall poor self-image, a lack of self-esteem; coupled with trauma at an early age. Prayer does wonders. Christ is the great healer, He's helped me tremendously. Bible reading is also helps; it tells us of God's great love for us. " . . . casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Seek professional help. A good church to support you is something you need to look into if you haven't. I see that you are a believer so that is a great start! Ask God to help you heal from your past. He is happy to hear and heal you!
Explains the way you post, looks like you aren't done being healed, should you keep with your aberrant view of the world, you never will as He will allow you to be aberrant as it is your choice.
Cutting has a spiritual root, Jesus never sent anyone to counseling and there were those who self harmed, He cast out the vile spirit.
best wishes anyway
Alexsis, I tell you plainly this is not Gods plan for your life. Read John 10:10 in the New Testament. One comes to give you abundant life and freedom from this addiction; the other wants you to destroy yourself. Jesus said he came to bring life and He’s the voice in your head begging you to stop, turn to Him and let Him help. The other voice says you’ll always be addicted so you may as well just take your life.
Alexsis, you have the freedom to choose which voice you will listen to. The question is, which one will set you free and which one will pull you further into this addiction? My hope and fervent prayer for you? Choose Jesus. He‘ll forgive without condemnation and He can set you free.
The choice is yours, dear one. Please choose life.
Alexsis, I'm sorry you are going through this.
You are taking steps to help and healing as is evident by you reaching out here.
Please reach out to someone in person that can help you right away.
Have you tried your local crisis center?
988 is a number you can call for support/someone to talk to.
https://988lifeline.org/ is the website, which also has a chat option.
Avery, your right, I choose GOD, I just hate feeling like this, I don't know how to get past these feelings, it's hard for me, I know it's not the right decision, neither is cutting myself, I'm only hurting myself, Honestly what's hurting me is my Daughter dying I miss her very much, I don't know any other way to cope if you guys know how to, then replied back to me.
please dont speak that over yourself, Alexsis. Get in the New Testament and read John 10:10 and you will see both Gods plan for your life and what satan wants for you. God wants your life to be full and have purpose; satan wants to destroy you. Both have a plan for you and it’s life or death. Jesus wants to set you free from this and satan wants you to stay in bondage to it. They both are sp
Alexsis. Have you asked Jesus to come into your life? Asked forgiveness and accepted Him as your Lord? That would be your first step….
Self harm is usually an attempt to provide oneself a feeling of control. It can even become a source of self-stimulation and even become addictive.
In the larger context is is an activity that distracts from developing more useful skills to deal with the people and circumstances that create an environment where one withdraws into such a self focus.
There are models for overcoming addiction used for alcohol and drugs. Some of these can be useful for self harm. Substituting a different action such as athletics (swimming, tennis, working out at a gym). Getting a pet. Perhaps the best approach is to develop the skills to take control of the situation such that you no longer need to hide from it.
In the larger context is is an activity that distracts from developing more useful skills to deal with the people and circumstances that create an environment where one withdraws into such a self focus.
There are models for overcoming addiction used for alcohol and drugs. Some of these can be useful for self harm. Substituting a different action such as athletics (swimming, tennis, working out at a gym). Getting a pet. Perhaps the best approach is to develop the skills to take control of the situation such that you no longer need to hide from it.
This is a good book, I read it many years ago. Amazon has a lot of used copies pretty cheap. God bless, I'm praying for you.
Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation
I am sorry about your daughter; that must have been devastating. I can’t even imagine…
Have you ever taken a bible and read the first chapter of Ephesians? In this chapter are so many things God says about you. You’re chosen, redeemed, part of His family, an heir. You’re accepted into the beloved, and much more.
There are some good Christian counseling services out there. One of the best is Journey Counseling and they are either free or charge on a sliding scale; income based. I will be praying for you, Alexsis. I pray that God reveals the root of why you want to do this and that you find strength in the power of God to be free. Greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world. You can count on Gods faithfulness. Bless you, sister in Christ!
I want to stop I kit don't know any other way to cope with this, I wish I knew other copeing mechanism, I have a therapist, mentor, sponcer, it's hard to stop, I stopped cutting for 5 years, now I'm back to cutting myself, what's happening to me rn is my daughter died her birthday is next month she turning 1 I really miss her so very much, I'm going to turn to Jesus.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I just got done preaching on this subject. I wish we had connected before and had a chance to share the encouragement from God's Word.
King David lost his baby too. We are assured that the baby is with the Lord and David went to be with him.
Babies all go to Heaven.
Here is< a message on How to Be in Heaven someday.
The following is a nutshell in 4 minutes on that topic. Please let me know what you think.