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I struggle with the urge to self harm and I feel suicidal almost 2 times a week. I have bpd (borderline personality disorder) anxiety and major depressive disorder. Scarlet is not my real name though

 

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Hi Scarlet,

 

Thank you for coming to us for support - we are here to help you through this. I'm sorry to hear about what you've gone through recently; I can't imagine how hard it must be for you, but I'm glad that you're reaching out to others. You will get through this :)

 

From what you've said, it sounds like you're in crisis at the moment. Can I ask if you have a plan to take your own life? I know that it may not seem like it now, but it's okay to feel like this and these feelings may pass. We are here for you and you are not alone. Just incase you need it, here's some useful info:

 

UK: The Samaritans - 116 123 (This is a 24/7 service)

USA: NSPL - 1-800-273-8255 (This is a 24/7 service)

This link will give you a list of all crisis lines worldwide: https://www.befrienders.org

 

You can also call your doctor or go to any emergency department and ask for help. There's an app I can recommend called Stay Alive https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/ - it has safety plans to keep you safe and loads of info. Would you be able to let us know if you're safe or not, please? We care about you here at DTL.

 

Also, are you getting any help at the moment from your doctor? If not, I think it would be really helpful for you to get some support from a professional. Here are some support guides that you might find helpful atm:

https://www.ditchthelabel.org/15-safer-alternatives-to-self-harm/

https://www.ditchthelabel.org/9-prac...mental-health/

https://www.ditchthelabel.org/25-way...ice-self-care/

https://www.ditchthelabel.org/improve-mental-health/

https://www.ditchthelabel.org/10-min...-to-your-life/

 

Do get back in touch with us soon to let us know you're safe. We can help you through this. Stay strong, Scarlet.

 

-Monsoon

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Hi Scarlet. I am glad to hear that you're safe and that you don't have a plan. Did you have a chance to look at the Stay Alive app? This is really useful for people who are feeling suicidal. We really care about your safety here at DTL and we want to make sure that you get through this.

 

With your feelings, there are many ways that you can express them without having to actually speak to people - is that what you mean when you say you can't talk about them? We have a really good article about keeping track of your mental health which you can read here: https://www.ditchthelabel.org/9-prac...mental-health/. Why don't you go through that and see if there is anything you fancy trying? A lot of people like keeping a diary because when they've written down their thoughts and feelings, it can help to give them less power. Let me know what you think.

 

Stay strong, Scarlet. You're doing really well and I know you can get through this. :)

 

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Hi Scarlet,

 

No need to apologise. I just wanted to make sure that you are safe, and i'm really glad to hear that you're not in crisis mode. Did you have a look at any of the support guides I linked you to in my posts? If you haven't, take a look and let me know what you think. There are plenty of ways to help yourself through this difficult time, and I know that you have the strength to move forward :)

 

Hope to hear from you soon. Stay safe.

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Hey Scarlet,

 

I'm glad you've had a read and that you can use some of the content in them. Which ones will you have a try of? Also, how are you feeling now? :)

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I can do and enjoy the things I love more and I could share when I feel down with my parents. I can also take a cold bath when I feel the urge to harm and squeeze a stress ball or play with my stress toys.

 

My depression is off and on as usual but other then feeling the urge to self harm yesterday I'm doing okay.

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Hey Scarlet,

 

I'm glad to hear that you've got a few things up your sleeve to help with the urge to self-harm. I hope that feeling okay lasts for you as it sounds like you've been through a really tough time recently. Are you getting help from professionals as well? If not, they might be able to get you the support you need :)

 

 

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Hi Scarlet. I'm glad to hear that you've got a therapist. How are you doing? I hope you're feeling better about things now. Remember, we are here for you if you need more support :)

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Hey,

 

Glad you're doing ok. Many people we speak to are up and down with mental health. One day can be good and the next can be awful. What have you been up to during lockdown? :)

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