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tools to help you assess your urges before you give in to them, and to help you understand and learn from slips after they happen. by posting here, you're saying that you are serious about exploring the feelings behind your self-harm in depth, whether you're ready to stop hurting yourself or not. to request posting access, click usergroups above and join before and after.

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Post by volta » Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:59 am

  • Why do I feel I need to hurt myself? What has brought me to this point?
    I'm tired and I miss it. I'm alone so it would be easy.
  • Have I been here before? What did I do to deal with it? How did I feel then?
    Yes, I did something productive and waited for someone to get home so I wasn't alone. I ended up feeling better later.
  • What I have done to ease this discomfort so far? What else can I do that won't hurt me?
    I've looked for friends to talk to, and called my parents to ask when they'll be home. I can work on my homework to get my mind off things.
  • How do I feel right now?
    worn out, tired, sick of fighting with myself over it
  • How will I feel when I am hurting myself?
    in control, alert
  • How will I feel after hurting myself? How will I feel tomorrow morning?
    horrible for giving in
  • Can I avoid this stressor, or deal with it better in the future?
    I can make sure I get enough sleep so I'm not so tired.
  • Do I need to hurt myself?

no (i just really want to)

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