Is Harm Reduction a Valid Option?

!! Harm reduction is in no way an excuse, self harm is an addiction, like cigarettes, you don't see people calling nicotine patches an excuse. It's people who don't understand who'll say shit like that, they do not care and just want to make others feel worse. It's 100% a valid option, you could put yourself in more danger by trying to stop fully and suddenly. Recovery is not linear, we all have our own paths & as long as it works for you its what's best! Good luck!! 🐛

Harm reduction is a good idea and important if you still engage. Step 1! Basically, it means just making sure what you do is safe and you're taking care of yourself the best you can. Like tending appropriately to your wounds, making sure your tool isn't contaminated/dirty. Once you can get ahold of that it is helpful. The next thing I find to be helpful and important is to find replacement behaviors. Because you SH to cope and taking the away, while good in the long run, leaves you unable to cope. So finding something that you can do instead of SH. That will give you a leg up/good start to recovery if stopping is ever an end goal. Good luck dear! You're taking the right steps, always keep fighting.

Well it is an addiction, so I guess it'd be like smoking or drinking less. 🤔