Due to the piggy flu I have been unable to have my usual appoint with my therapist so we had a telephone appointment which was different for me. What is becoming more and more apparent is that I am making more positive progress with my self harming. I am now identifying the patterns and urges quicker and taking steps to control them and damage limitation where necessary.
This may not sound allot but it has been just under 5 months since I last cut and did anything serious damage and 12 days since I did anything minor to myself. My aim is to completely stop any form of self harming, deal with any damage and move on with my life.
That is wonderful news! It all starts with a consciousness of what is going on and then making the effort and following through to make the needed adjustments. I am sure it is not easy, but keep up the good work. I am very proud of you <3
ReplyDeletemy goodness, i think that any progress no matter how big or small is fantastic. i've never been subjected to anything like this myself but i have known teenagers that suffered from it and I had no idea what to do for them. i commend you on your tenacity to push on and continue with your therapy. I don't know you personally but I'm sure with any type of addiction (?) that taking that first step is the most difficult.
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