self injury (possibly triggering)

[mythy]

Hi

I am relapsing pretty hard with the self injury right now. I am wondering if there are any resources for this specifically for trans people or if others here are struggling with this too who wanna pm me. I went from not doing it for years to doing it 2-3 times a week. I am an adult and I shouldn't be doing this again. i can't believe i am still doing this.

[mrs izzy]

In knowing self harm is something we as trans* have used to redirect the pain.

Getting yourself in a safe place is the key to getting your struggles under control.

I would suggest making a emergency call to your therapist or getting help in a crisis center.

I understand where you are and why. I also know there are other outlets to deal with the pain.

Hugs

[Ms Grace]

Hi. Hugs, lots of hugs.
So sorry that this has reared its head again for you. Do you have someone you can talk to? Has something happened recently to change how you have been feeling - a memory trigger, a person from the past, a fight with someone or a loss? Usually self harm is an expression, a symptom of something else that is going on for you. Understanding what might be behind the self-harm is the first step to getting it back under control - to know that it isn't the best way to stop you from feeling the pain/or to stop you from feeling numb. I agree with Izzy, please talk to someone who can help you ASAP.