** This post is about self harm! If this post may trigger you, please skip this one. **
Most days my depression is concocting ways that I can hurt myself without resorting to cutting. Recently I can’t get those thoughts out of my head.
Yesterday I almost caved. I unintentionally distracted myself by cooking and watching YouTube so that worked out. But today I can’t shake the desire to hurt myself.
This past week I forced myself to eat shitty food because I know I shouldn’t. So. Much. Ice cream. Beyond that I have thought about doing things to myself that make me feel like I’m absolutely fucking insane.
Today I can’t stop thinking about drinking myself into a state tonight. I don’t even like drinking very much and getting drunk isn’t something I enjoy either. It usually makes me feel uncomfortable. But today the thought of drowning my destructive thoughts in a destructive way sounds great.
Would these thoughts ease up if I gave in to my desire to cut? Or would they get worse? Is it worth throwing away my clean streak of almost 2 years to find a few moments of relief?
Don’t worry, I’m seeing my therapist on Wednesday.
Be Alright 
I hope you can hang onto your 2 years. Giving in wouldn’t ‘help’ for very long and may well unleash the floodgates. Sending hugs and love. xo
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Thank you for this, Ashley. I really needed some perspective.
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❤️
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If you can, I recommend calling your therapist and asking for an earlier appointment. At the very least they should be aware of what’s going on. In the meantime, do your best to keep yourself safe until you get there! If that means more ice cream and YouTube, just do it for now—no need to beat yourself up over it. You’re doing the best you can in an impossibly difficult situation!
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Thank you so so much for commenting this. I will do my best to be safe. Your supportive words mean so much!
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Sending you love and healing light to help you get through this difficult time. Remember you are not alone and set backs happen. Don’t forget to champion your amazing two years, you are stronger than you know 💚
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Thank you so much!! Your positive comment means a lot 🙂
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You are very welcome, thank you for your honest sharing 💚
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well done for all you have achieved and for sharing at this very difficult time.
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