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Self-harm during lockdown (potentially triggering)

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EoinMcLovesCakeJumper · 04/05/2020 19:53

I have recently started cutting again, after not doing it for quite a few years. I think it's a response to the stress of the current situation, and because many of the things I used to do to ease the feeling that I needed to cut, are not possible at the moment. A lot of the bad coping strategies have been creeping back in, including overeating, but the return of self-harm has been a big backslide, and really worrying, and I'm not sure what to do. How are others coping with this?

Just to say, I'm not doing anything that could go badly wrong and I'm not in a place where I would try to take it further.

JoMumsnet · 18/05/2020 17:48

Hi there,

We wanted to share Mind's information with you all - it has practical tips on what you can do when you feel like this and where to get urgent help. Please take a look and see if there’s anything which might be helpful right now: Helping yourself now.

Please do think about exploring some of the options in the link above. Samaritans are there for you too, 24/7, by emailing [email protected] or calling 116 123. You can also see the resources in our Mental Health webguide here.

Please also be aware that we have to remove any posts which aren't in line with the strict guidelines we must follow.

Sending good wishes. Flowers

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