Thoughts of Self-Harm: How Do I Cope?

It's better to get help before it gets worse. I used to do self harm. Keeping your therapist/Dr, in the loop is better in the long run. When anxiety/depression gets to much for us to handle, self harm creeps into our mind more than once. Some meds make it worse. If you ever need someone to talk to when you think of doing it, I'm here to listen. ❤️

Intrusive thoughts are common with mental illness, especially if you're exposed to stuff like that. I didn't have thoughts about hurting myself until i had an experience with someone who told me they were hurting themself (they were very toxic about it though). As long as you think you won't actually act on it, you should be okay. Intrusive thoughts are tricky, because it takes effort to undo a mindset. If it was only the once, there shouldn't be much worry, but if it starts to happen more often, even if you don't act on it, I'd consider seeing someone or looking up what to do to undo the mindset

That's how I was before I started self harming. I didn't tell anyone or ask for help so it escalated. If you're in the position to get help or if you're able to bring it up with a Healthcare provider/therapist I think it could do some good :)

I’ve been there before, it is really scary For me it was when I realized I really needed help

I feel very similarly. I randomly get those thoughts even though I don't have the mentality to do it. I'm very glad you didn't :)