moralfag
Member
- Nov 5, 2025
- 19
I'm not sure if this has already been discussed, so I apologize if I am just repeating old news ^_^" I am also super tired, so I am sorry if my writing is filled with typos and bad grammar lol.
I understand completely why self-harm is considered a harmful coping mechanism, but it genuinely confuses me why some people pretend to believe that it can't be helpful.
I wholeheartedly believe that self-harm has saved my life multiple times. Yes, it may be unhealthy, but it is the only thing which is able to stop me from impulsively attempting. I have attempted twice, and each time it was NOT planned and due to me not having any other helpful coping skill to deal with my issues (like self-harm).
However, since self-harm is considered a "morally wrong" coping mechanism, I had to do it in secrecy and have had my razors taken from me multiple times.
I don't understand this, as I do not self-harm deep enough to cause any fatal injuries, and without self-harm my life is completely intolerable (which led to my two attempts).
I could understand if it was someone who was self-harming as a way to escape fixable problems, or someone who is younger, but I don't fit into either of those criteria. I have also tried other coping mechanisms, and nothing else works.
I have been self-harming for nine years (I am eighteen currently), and it has helped me manage my suicidal ideation and kept me from impulsively making a decision I can never take back. I wish I could just be left alone to live my own life.
If my cuts are properly taken care of and non-fatal I will forever be unable to understand the reasoning behind taking away the only working coping mechanism I have.
I will always believe that cutting is a much better outcome than an impulsive suicide.
I'm sorry if this doesn't make much sense, I have recently had my razors taken again and the only thing keeping me from once again attempting out of desperation is the thought that I can get new razors on Wednesday.
Much love to everyone reading this, I hope each of you have a wonderful day ^_^
I understand completely why self-harm is considered a harmful coping mechanism, but it genuinely confuses me why some people pretend to believe that it can't be helpful.
I wholeheartedly believe that self-harm has saved my life multiple times. Yes, it may be unhealthy, but it is the only thing which is able to stop me from impulsively attempting. I have attempted twice, and each time it was NOT planned and due to me not having any other helpful coping skill to deal with my issues (like self-harm).
However, since self-harm is considered a "morally wrong" coping mechanism, I had to do it in secrecy and have had my razors taken from me multiple times.
I don't understand this, as I do not self-harm deep enough to cause any fatal injuries, and without self-harm my life is completely intolerable (which led to my two attempts).
I could understand if it was someone who was self-harming as a way to escape fixable problems, or someone who is younger, but I don't fit into either of those criteria. I have also tried other coping mechanisms, and nothing else works.
I have been self-harming for nine years (I am eighteen currently), and it has helped me manage my suicidal ideation and kept me from impulsively making a decision I can never take back. I wish I could just be left alone to live my own life.
If my cuts are properly taken care of and non-fatal I will forever be unable to understand the reasoning behind taking away the only working coping mechanism I have.
I will always believe that cutting is a much better outcome than an impulsive suicide.
I'm sorry if this doesn't make much sense, I have recently had my razors taken again and the only thing keeping me from once again attempting out of desperation is the thought that I can get new razors on Wednesday.
Much love to everyone reading this, I hope each of you have a wonderful day ^_^
