Well done I don’t know you but I am proud of your recovery keep on going we all have bolders like Aron ralston did so be strong and keep fighting for yourself
This probably won't help (I don't have an eating disorder but i do have friends with them so I try to see what works for them) but i highly recommend joining a community of people with similar issues if you can. Hope this helps somehow
Laura Gadille maybe every time u feel like binging, you call someone, like ask ur friends what there doing later. Or watch sum netflix. See ur family. That's what I would prolly do
Try making a meal plan with a good amount of calories (over the government recommended) that contains morning snack, evening snack, afternoon snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner. This way you should be somewhat full throughout the day so you prevent binge urges, and you should perhaps buy food in small quantities if you can- e.g. buy the bread, vegetables and snacks for the day
Hey! I was diagnosed with EDNOS but most of it is binge eating and emotional eating. Here are a few things I've found to be helpful: 1. Using what is called in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy "wise mind". This is basically assessing how your viewing the situation logically and emotionally. Most of the time when im about to binge I am very emotionally driven. Taking the time to say ok, but what are the facts here, is there any alternative to the situation, is this logical, etc. I would highly recommend checking out DBT. 2. Distracting myself. I like to take long showers (currently in one while watching this video LOL) to help me recenter and relax. I know coping skills can sometimes seem like total BS but even little things like sitting outside in the fresh air for a few minutes, writing a list of the thoughts your having and ripping it up, etc. Can be beneficial. Do what works for you. 3. Don't be afraid to talk about it. I'm still struggling with this one as I experience a lot of shame and guilt from this particular diagnosis but there are so many people who are going through the same, some people aren't even aware of it. There are also online resources for Binge eating disorder and free therapy resources. 4. Lastly, setting a timer. This one I usually do for self harm urges and sometimes it just doesn't work at all lol, but I'll give myself 15 minutes where I have to not self harm and just see if the urge passes. If it doesn't, I'll set it again and again because at this point I've already proven I can get through that goal. I hope this helped! :)
thats helpful. When I was in school and in class and feeling low I would draw on my had. They would mostly be doodles of things but they extremely helped
Kristen i hope you read this but....THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!watching your videos helps me realize why i should stop self harm or stop trying to commit suicide or the biggest thing.............you make me feel like i'm not alone. so thank you Kristen i love you so much have an amazing day
My therapists told us in group therapy to grab ice whenever we wanted to self harm. It has the same effect than self harm, only it doesnt harm you (does this make sense? I hope it does hahaha). So basically is a last resource to me, but when I cant seem to get my mind off it or I cant distract myself and I want the relief that self harm "gives", grabbing an ice cube is super effective!
thepaulacooper I use this to cope as well, but isn't it technically another form of self harm? I try not to use it since it does kind of hurt, not in a pain kind of way but in a sensation kind of way, idek how to explain, I'm sorry.
Yes, that is exactly what I thought when therapists told me about it... But I guess I should trust them about this? It is definetly not as bad asother ways of self harm so maybe they'd rather we do this instead of other methods ?
thepaulacooper that is an amzing idea! I have so many frie ds who i try to helo by twlling them to draw eith a soft couloring pen (fav colour) and tell them to draw butterflys and flowers everywhere they want to hurt themselves and then stand in the mirrkr to see the effect it could have and how beauitful they are
One of the hardest times for me is before I fall asleep at night when I'm alone with my thoughts for multiple hours usually. Because I live with my parents I can't just get up and do things to distract myself or take a walk or something so I don't think there's really any coping skill that I could use to help in that situation.
Katou - Kun There's ways that I've used in my 3AM dark moments. The one I know best is to take a rubber band and snap it on your wrist. It'll hurt like the actual thing, but no visible damage is left behind. It may make your arm look red, but don't worry, it'll go away. I know it's hard to try to stop self-harming, but please try! I'm about a week clean and really proud of myself. It's hard, I still have urges almost every day, but I'm proud that I don't have to wear long sleeves or jeans anymore!
Also listening to a calming meditation and having a going to bed ritual has helped. I'll put on lotion, lip scrub, and lip balm and fall asleep to a relaxing meditation if it's been a very bad day
Katou - Kun same with me you kniw what helps me is playing relaxing music our nature sounds it fills that soundless room and its relaxses your mind to help you fall asleep i would totally suggest it it really helps me like crazy
:( I know. Don't worry!! I have been talking to the developers and they are working fast on getting the android version up and running. I will make an announcement when it finally launches!!
i always draw on myself with markers (washable ones so i don’t hurt myself) when i have urges. i also love taking baths and coloring. im 5 days clean which is a big accomplishment for me because it’s been such a huge problem. i threw out my blade and im trying to get better. Love you❤️
3 months clean 😊💕 If you’re still cutting just know that you’re going to make it through it and even though I don’t know you I love you and believe in you💗
The app ‘calm harm’ is a free, simple app that’s designed directly for fighting self harm urges, or “riding the wave” as they put it. It is marketed towards teens but I think it’s definitely a resource for all age groups. It has 5 minutes and 15 minute activity in several categories for whatever type of activity help you fight your urges the most. It’s been super helpful on my journey and I thought I’d share! :)
OH MY BLOODY GOODNESS! Thank you so much! You have helped me so much in my life with my depression and PD (panic disorder) I’ve been clean for 6 weeks now, and watching your videos just make me believe I can cope with my anxiety and self harm even more. I’m so glad I found your channel. You help so much people. Cheers!
I've been clean for about 4 months now. My longest recovery in a long time. I've been doing other things other than self harming.. . recently I almost relapsed.. i just try not think about wanting to cut myself.. I'm 15 years old been struggling with this since I was 10. It's been hard over the years. I just wish I knew how to deal with my emotions...4 months clean... I can't believe i made it that long 🙈 I wanna keep going. I don't wanna relapse.. Kristen I really love your channel❤
I'm procrastinating so much right now because of mental health problems. Can someone give me some words of encouragement please? It would be truly appreciated. I'm going through a really hard time right now.
Hi Katrina Sweet. I am so sorry you are going through a hard time right now. I have good news. There are things you can do to make your life easier. One thing that is helpful for me is recognizing the source of procrastination. For me it is usually anxiety about how it will turn out. Also, splitting up my work into smaller chunks that don’t seem as daunting. Taking breaks and treating yourself is important too. Often times we are stronger than we think. I don’t know what you are going through, but I know you have gotten it this far so there is a better chance of you getting through this. Also, remember that God, the one who made the universe by speaking is with you and is bigger than all your problems. I have been in dark places and He has helped me through by sending a friend, giving me strength and showing His love. He does the same for you. Think of all those moments where something works out much better than you hope or when there is something in your life that makes you happy. He does everything for our good even if our situation is bad there is always something good that comes from it. The phrase what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is very true. I am praying for you and I wish you the best. I’ll be happy to help more if you want. Just reply to this comment. I’ll be on the look out if you reply.
Hey, i’m so sorry you’re struggling right now, but I want you to know that you’re not alone and anything that you are procrastinating right now will turn out fine because i believe in you, and I know you’ll get back on track, but please remember to take care of yourself first🌟
Could you possibly consider doing a video about coping with BPD symptoms like boredom? I just really enjoy your videos who you are and you make me feel really comfortable when you talk about these things (:
I'm new to your channel, thank you for making this video. It was very needed for me. I drew a big love heart on my wrist to remind myself not to self harm and that there's people out there that really do love me. Thank you again for this. Subscribed and can't wait for more videos you do :) gonna have a marathon of your videos.
So I've been self harming for over a year now AND I've been collecting knifes for about 4 years. The thing is I don't cut myself with them, becouse all of my knifes were given to me as presents and the thought of hurting myself with them is making me feel like I'm throwing the guilt on the people that gave them to me. Sometimes they can even calm me down (again without cutting myself). I'm very scared that once people will know that I'm cutting myself they would think I'm using them and they will take them away from me and that they would feel guilt for giving me tools
I was 1 week clean. I haven't cut but I did re-open a very deep cut yesterday. The cut had been healing for what felt like so long. Your Self harm alternatives video really helped me. It has come to the point were all I can think about everyday is 'am I going to be able to get through the day without doing it'.
your so helpful with my depression💕it gets better everytime i watch you❗n i thank u for telling your stories with us n how u coped n how it all started😍this helped me so much like i literally havent cuted in like 2 whole freaking months n i used to do it like everydayy but now im good💛because of u thank you😚im late but that needed to be said so love you😊
Thank you, a lot. Sometimes when I'm up for it I plug in my headphones, listen to my favourite bands and just shut my eyes tight to pretend I'm not where I am. But thank you so so so so much. This made me feel so much better, and like at least *someone* cares ^-^
1 almost 2 days clean lots of pen marks ink marks though - _ - and I'm the same why I see myself as useless and I hate saying that because my online friend cuts and has a lot of problems and I told her that cutting wouldn't help and I'm not sure but maybe I helped her but I can't help myself she helps me even though she doesn't know she does and I don't vent to her but just..her being there to talk to....right now the pen thing you said and I've been writing venting in a notepad
Thank you so much for teaching my how important it is to love myself. I recently did some self-care and just started to love myself and my life has gotten a lot better and I got the motivation to want to get better. But do you know something about Vitamin B 12 and depression? Because since I've started taking it I've felt so much better
Dear Kristan. I have recently found you and you have Givin me so many tips for recover I'm 20 hours clean and I'm proud Ik it not a lot of time but I'm proud of myself. Thank you for being you
izzy linc that’s okay! You can overcome this. It’s a process not perfection. You are getting better day by day. Just keep up the work! One day you will look back and say that’s just a part of how this all goes.
So there was this one time where both my best friends whom are my confidantes are busy like really busy, and Im not gonna see my beloved doctors any time soon, I was so bottled up that I tried writing but it didn't work. Typing on offmychest on reddit helps a bit but recording myself talking like I'm talking to my psychologist helped the most. I literally spill everything out talking to a wall until I get a hold of my trusted ones then I do it all over again. Helps a lot. Also, not beating yourself up if you failed, like if you didnt exercise, didn't study, ate too much, didn't stick to your timetable, wasn't friendly enough, didn't think before speaking etc. You're human, you try your best, you have trip ups. It's fine, learn from it and get back up again. The important thing is that you TRIED and are trying still! You're incredible. Truly exceptional. Keep loving yourself and being kind to you as you would a small child!!
what if I can't get huddle, and i get nervous telling people in person about self harm. My dad has put a lock on my phone for any app that isn't a e for everyone. So I can't get it and I have the problem with urges a lot and I can't always talk to friends. I want to get help but I'm to nervous to tell my therapist.
can yoou make a video on how to sleep/sleeping hacks for depression? It would help me alot!!All i think about at night is my self harm.PLEASE HELP ME:: I love your videos:-) you r aweome
i'm scratching myself... with needle, with scissors... and i don't want to do it anymore. but i still want, because it's making me feel better... it doesn't hurt much... But i just feel better when i can scratch myself it's JUST a scratching... Yes... But JUST, can go to cutting and that's what i'm afraid of. i don't want to have scars forever... your videos are really helping me, you are so pretty and nice ❤❤ thank you, that you are helping us and that you are sharing your stories 💞
I find, as simple as it is, just watching cute animals videos help. Especially if you're someone who adores animals. It kinda just fills your heart? Even if it's temporary, it makes you smile
Thank u for making this video. So many people make jokes about this topic. It hurts, it really does. People don't realise how much a sentence can hurt and how it's not funny. Thank u for helping so many people.
Personally, I struggle with eating disorders, And anxiety disorder, depression and various other mental issues and these videos have helped me so much. Thanks Kristen!
Ayy congrats! Don’t be discouraged if you relapse. It’s really hard. Keep trying your best and make little goals. I just a reached a year being clean a few weeks ago and I thought I’d never get there. It might take time but you’ll get there. Good luck ❤️
I recommend working out, it definitely helps with my body image, mood, and social life, it puts you in a supportive community and boosts your mental and physical health. It's a great alternative to self harm :)
But everything is self "harm" for this lass. My DBT therapist suggested me to use an elastic band around my wrist and holding ice on my hands. A DBT therapist, a specialist on self injury. You don't seem to understand what is like to struggle with severe self injury. When putting out your cigarettes on your skin is not enough. You don't seem to understand how it feels when everything is so messed up that you just jump out of a small roof just to broke something.
Hi! I really find your videos interesting and inspiring ☺️ may I ask you a question? How did you tell your parents about you self harming? Like..do you know any tips to not make them mad or angry?
When I used to have self-harm urges, I would get waterproof eyeliner and draw lines on my skin until I felt satisfied. And because it's waterproof, the marks would last a few days. That really helped me
I find it really helpful to draw on myself. I do this cool rose design every day on the inside of my forearm. Or I just draw lines where I want to cut. So I find that it’s helpful to draw where u want to hurt yourself, because 1-u get that feeling of something on your skin. And 2- u don’t want to ruin the art by cutting, bruising, burning, etc.
I genuinely like the gap in your teeth its absolutely adorable. I don't want to come off as rude or sarcastic. You are so cute and adorable looking. You deserve the world for what you do. 😊😊😊
So.. I have a question. On the first day of school, I was really stressed out and nervous and I was just on edge all morning. Then, in home room I suddenly got the worst stomachache and I just felt like I was going to throw up and it was just general awful. This was the most anxious I've been in a while. In addition, I tend to overreact in any stressful situation and just immediately assume the worst which all combines to make me extra nervous and overwhelmed. Now the question: is this considered an anxiety problem? Is this normal? Thanks for all the help!!
Please help me i stoped cutting April 19th and relapsed June 16th I broke my word to my close friend that I was done with that and they don’t know and I’m afraid they’ll leave me they’ve helped me through this since we became friends and now I’m cuttting again the only day I was clean I felt sort of numb or nothingness and that was June 19th I NEED help I cut my thighs and I never did that before and I’m scared I might grab a switch blade and end it all my Guardian says she’ll kill herself and if she did I know I wouldn’t be able to stay with my other Guardian I’d rather be in foster care than live with him please help me out Kristen!!!!!!
I love you so much. I am in a really bad place mentally right now, and I'm so glad I have found your channel. You have helped me through everything that's going on, and I hope you keep on helping other people dealing with this. ❤
I just cut again in about a year. They are going to scar and they are on the upper leg. My mom might find out and I am terrified. I might tell my friend because she helps me with this stuff but I don’t know what to do. I have hidden my razors from myself and my mom but what do I do. Please give me some advice 💖
I tried reaching out. I told one of my friends and made her promise she wouldn’t tell anyone. Guess I can’t trust anyone because not even three days later everyone else knew and she had the guts to lie to me like I wouldn’t figure it out. When she realized I’m not brain dead, she said, and I quote, “I didn’t know it would mean that much to you.” No not at al. I mean, me making you promise you wouldn’t say anything was just for fun and I cut because it tickles and I love myself.
Hey I am knew to this channel. I needed way not to self harm. Your pretty. I like the gap in your teeth it shows you that to be perfect to be pretty. I will definitely will sub
It made me cry when you said you hate yourself because you are such an amazing person and you help so many people and that really made me think of why I think the things I think of myself and I still think those things but watching your videos has given me hope helped me keep myself from doing irreversible things like self-harm and while I'm still in a very bad place I can see the light and I'm trying to go twords it. Thank you so much
So one type of self harm that no one talks about is something I've recently gotten addicted to... Pricking your skin with a pin or needle... I've been taking a safety pin and digging into my legs... And I really want to be done with self harm, I already have scars from cutting... I don't need dots added to it...
personally, i love these videos. i understand if you don’t make them, but i would really appreciate it if you still did one every now and then. i do self harm, and i’m in therapy right now, but it feels like it doesn’t help. there’s no hope anymore.
I’m currently 5 weeks clean from self harming!!!
Tori Solomon that’s so awesome! Please try and keep it up! You are worth recovery!
Well done I don’t know you but I am proud of your recovery keep on going we all have bolders like Aron ralston did so be strong and keep fighting for yourself
Good for you...I can’t stop right now....아일라 비워
I'm late, so I'm sorry. But are you still clean?? I'm so proud :)
3 days clean!!
Maggie C great work!
LifeOfStorm thanks
Me too! I'm proud of us
Lily Valdron yeah let's get that 4th day over!
Wooooohoo congrats to you😘😘
I'm 5 months clean!
Im proud of you! :)
Good job
I like to go on walks. I'll walk for hours at a time, no destination, no phone, no pressures on me.
I would love to do that, but my parents are so overprotective
I'm having issues with over eating binge disorder. Any tips?
This probably won't help (I don't have an eating disorder but i do have friends with them so I try to see what works for them) but i highly recommend joining a community of people with similar issues if you can. Hope this helps somehow
Laura Gadille maybe every time u feel like binging, you call someone, like ask ur friends what there doing later. Or watch sum netflix. See ur family. That's what I would prolly do
Try making a meal plan with a good amount of calories (over the government recommended) that contains morning snack, evening snack, afternoon snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner. This way you should be somewhat full throughout the day so you prevent binge urges, and you should perhaps buy food in small quantities if you can- e.g. buy the bread, vegetables and snacks for the day
Hey! I was diagnosed with EDNOS but most of it is binge eating and emotional eating. Here are a few things I've found to be helpful:
1. Using what is called in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy "wise mind". This is basically assessing how your viewing the situation logically and emotionally. Most of the time when im about to binge I am very emotionally driven. Taking the time to say ok, but what are the facts here, is there any alternative to the situation, is this logical, etc. I would highly recommend checking out DBT.
2. Distracting myself. I like to take long showers (currently in one while watching this video LOL) to help me recenter and relax. I know coping skills can sometimes seem like total BS but even little things like sitting outside in the fresh air for a few minutes, writing a list of the thoughts your having and ripping it up, etc. Can be beneficial. Do what works for you.
3. Don't be afraid to talk about it. I'm still struggling with this one as I experience a lot of shame and guilt from this particular diagnosis but there are so many people who are going through the same, some people aren't even aware of it. There are also online resources for Binge eating disorder and free therapy resources.
4. Lastly, setting a timer. This one I usually do for self harm urges and sometimes it just doesn't work at all lol, but I'll give myself 15 minutes where I have to not self harm and just see if the urge passes. If it doesn't, I'll set it again and again because at this point I've already proven I can get through that goal.
I hope this helped! :)
What are some coping skills that have helped you in your recovery? LET US KNOW!!
Drawing on my skin or on paper
journalingggg
LikeKristen getting back in to sport and i am a young leader
thats helpful. When I was in school and in class and feeling low I would draw on my had. They would mostly be doodles of things but they extremely helped
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Kristen i hope you read this but....THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!watching your videos helps me realize why i should stop self harm or stop trying to commit suicide or the biggest thing.............you make me feel like i'm not alone. so thank you Kristen i love you so much have an amazing day
4 days clean after relapsing
My therapists told us in group therapy to grab ice whenever we wanted to self harm. It has the same effect than self harm, only it doesnt harm you (does this make sense? I hope it does hahaha). So basically is a last resource to me, but when I cant seem to get my mind off it or I cant distract myself and I want the relief that self harm "gives", grabbing an ice cube is super effective!
thepaulacooper I use this to cope as well, but isn't it technically another form of self harm? I try not to use it since it does kind of hurt, not in a pain kind of way but in a sensation kind of way, idek how to explain, I'm sorry.
Yes, that is exactly what I thought when therapists told me about it... But I guess I should trust them about this? It is definetly not as bad asother ways of self harm so maybe they'd rather we do this instead of other methods ?
thepaulacooper that is an amzing idea! I have so many frie ds who i try to helo by twlling them to draw eith a soft couloring pen (fav colour) and tell them to draw butterflys and flowers everywhere they want to hurt themselves and then stand in the mirrkr to see the effect it could have and how beauitful they are
One of the hardest times for me is before I fall asleep at night when I'm alone with my thoughts for multiple hours usually. Because I live with my parents I can't just get up and do things to distract myself or take a walk or something so I don't think there's really any coping skill that I could use to help in that situation.
Katou - Kun There's ways that I've used in my 3AM dark moments. The one I know best is to take a rubber band and snap it on your wrist. It'll hurt like the actual thing, but no visible damage is left behind. It may make your arm look red, but don't worry, it'll go away. I know it's hard to try to stop self-harming, but please try! I'm about a week clean and really proud of myself. It's hard, I still have urges almost every day, but I'm proud that I don't have to wear long sleeves or jeans anymore!
What I do is I fall asleep watching something on my laptop or phone, so I'm too distracted to think about anything else.
Also listening to a calming meditation and having a going to bed ritual has helped. I'll put on lotion, lip scrub, and lip balm and fall asleep to a relaxing meditation if it's been a very bad day
Katou - Kun same with me you kniw what helps me is playing relaxing music our nature sounds it fills that soundless room and its relaxses your mind to help you fall asleep i would totally suggest it it really helps me like crazy
I would do that stuff, but my parents for some reason make me keep my phone out of ny room at night so I don't really have access to videos or music.
Sadly huddle is not on android
:( I know. Don't worry!! I have been talking to the developers and they are working fast on getting the android version up and running. I will make an announcement when it finally launches!!
LikeKristen thank you
LikeKristen
Yay!
Can it be free. I'm unemployed and money is hard to come by.
i always draw on myself with markers (washable ones so i don’t hurt myself) when i have urges. i also love taking baths and coloring. im 5 days clean which is a big accomplishment for me because it’s been such a huge problem. i threw out my blade and im trying to get better. Love you❤️
3 months clean 😊💕
If you’re still cutting just know that you’re going to make it through it and even though I don’t know you I love you and believe in you💗
I was thinking about self harming when your video came up on my notifications. Thank you so much xxxx your channel has helped me so much
The app ‘calm harm’ is a free, simple app that’s designed directly for fighting self harm urges, or “riding the wave” as they put it. It is marketed towards teens but I think it’s definitely a resource for all age groups. It has 5 minutes and 15 minute activity in several categories for whatever type of activity help you fight your urges the most. It’s been super helpful on my journey and I thought I’d share! :)
I'm recovering from self harm and watching your videos has help me a lot with my recovery and my friends are helping a lot to
That's great that your friends can be apart of your support system :)
OH MY BLOODY GOODNESS! Thank you so much! You have helped me so much in my life with my depression and PD (panic disorder)
I’ve been clean for 6 weeks now, and watching your videos just make me believe I can cope with my anxiety and self harm even more.
I’m so glad I found your channel. You help so much people. Cheers!
I've been clean for about 4 months now. My longest recovery in a long time. I've been doing other things other than self harming.. . recently I almost relapsed.. i just try not think about wanting to cut myself.. I'm 15 years old been struggling with this since I was 10. It's been hard over the years. I just wish I knew how to deal with my emotions...4 months clean... I can't believe i made it that long 🙈 I wanna keep going. I don't wanna relapse.. Kristen I really love your channel❤
You are awesome. Never forget that. You've made good progress.
I'm procrastinating so much right now because of mental health problems. Can someone give me some words of encouragement please? It would be truly appreciated. I'm going through a really hard time right now.
Hi Katrina Sweet. I am so sorry you are going through a hard time right now. I have good news. There are things you can do to make your life easier. One thing that is helpful for me is recognizing the source of procrastination. For me it is usually anxiety about how it will turn out. Also, splitting up my work into smaller chunks that don’t seem as daunting. Taking breaks and treating yourself is important too. Often times we are stronger than we think. I don’t know what you are going through, but I know you have gotten it this far so there is a better chance of you getting through this. Also, remember that God, the one who made the universe by speaking is with you and is bigger than all your problems. I have been in dark places and He has helped me through by sending a friend, giving me strength and showing His love. He does the same for you. Think of all those moments where something works out much better than you hope or when there is something in your life that makes you happy. He does everything for our good even if our situation is bad there is always something good that comes from it. The phrase what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is very true. I am praying for you and I wish you the best. I’ll be happy to help more if you want. Just reply to this comment. I’ll be on the look out if you reply.
Hey, i’m so sorry you’re struggling right now, but I want you to know that you’re not alone and anything that you are procrastinating right now will turn out fine because i believe in you, and I know you’ll get back on track, but please remember to take care of yourself first🌟
i believe in you, you can do it! youre amazing and brave
I’m 3 minutes clean
I'm not going to lie, your videos have helped.
I really appreciate all that you do on this channel, it really helps me and so many others that are struggling. Thank you for everything
Could you possibly consider doing a video about coping with BPD symptoms like boredom? I just really enjoy your videos who you are and you make me feel really comfortable when you talk about these things (:
I have been Trying to stop for a while, I was successful up until yesterday.
I'm new to your channel, thank you for making this video. It was very needed for me. I drew a big love heart on my wrist to remind myself not to self harm and that there's people out there that really do love me. Thank you again for this. Subscribed and can't wait for more videos you do :) gonna have a marathon of your videos.
Angharad #Kitsepticeye same, i drew on my whole arm😄
I'm only 2 hours clean
me too, but I'm proud of you! 2h are better than 0h
So I've been self harming for over a year now AND I've been collecting knifes for about 4 years. The thing is I don't cut myself with them, becouse all of my knifes were given to me as presents and the thought of hurting myself with them is making me feel like I'm throwing the guilt on the people that gave them to me. Sometimes they can even calm me down (again without cutting myself). I'm very scared that once people will know that I'm cutting myself they would think I'm using them and they will take them away from me and that they would feel guilt for giving me tools
I was 1 week clean. I haven't cut but I did re-open a very deep cut yesterday. The cut had been healing for what felt like so long. Your Self harm alternatives video really helped me. It has come to the point were all I can think about everyday is 'am I going to be able to get through the day without doing it'.
your so helpful with my depression💕it gets better everytime i watch you❗n i thank u for telling your stories with us n how u coped n how it all started😍this helped me so much like i literally havent cuted in like 2 whole freaking months n i used to do it like everydayy but now im good💛because of u thank you😚im late but that needed to be said so love you😊
can you make a video on coping with gender dysphoria?
twentyonehufflepuffpotatoesfallingoutat221bBakerSt !!! Yes make one about this!!!
twentyonehufflepuffpotatoesfallingoutat221bBakerSt what is that?
twentyonehufflepuffpotatoesfallingoutat221bBakerSt ok so do you have problems with it?
Jazza 18 yeah. not all the time, though.
twentyonehufflepuffpotatoesfallingoutat221bBakerSt you dont hurt yourself in anyway do you?
This is a video I need right now
i see a lot of people saying "X amount of days, weeks, months, years clean" im like, 10 minutes, maybe 8 minutes clean
Thank you, a lot. Sometimes when I'm up for it I plug in my headphones, listen to my favourite bands and just shut my eyes tight to pretend I'm not where I am. But thank you so so so so much. This made me feel so much better, and like at least *someone* cares ^-^
1 almost 2 days clean lots of pen marks ink marks though - _ - and I'm the same why I see myself as useless and I hate saying that because my online friend cuts and has a lot of problems and I told her that cutting wouldn't help and I'm not sure but maybe I helped her but I can't help myself she helps me even though she doesn't know she does
and I don't vent to her but just..her being there to talk to....right now the pen thing you said and I've been writing venting in a notepad
I have not self-harm for 4 months now and your videos have helped me so thank you
CONGRATS ON 4 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!
LikeKristen 😁
1 day clean and proud, even if it is I day!
Thank you so much for teaching my how important it is to love myself. I recently did some self-care and just started to love myself and my life has gotten a lot better and I got the motivation to want to get better. But do you know something about Vitamin B 12 and depression? Because since I've started taking it I've felt so much better
0 days clean
(I know that is sad)
Tomorrow I’ll be 1 week clean!
Something like month clean
Im 2 months clean
18 days clean!!!!
2 days clean! :)
2 years clean ♡
77 days clean
6 days clean
Thank you xx
Dear Kristan. I have recently found you and you have Givin me so many tips for recover I'm 20 hours clean and I'm proud Ik it not a lot of time but I'm proud of myself. Thank you for being you
kiwi LPS congratulations and good luck, and hey, you got yourself this far, you can keep going
Sophi XRU thank you sm!
I've been in a really bad place and your videos always help me so much so thankyou I love you so much
i thought i was done with sh but relapsed again last night...
izzy linc that’s okay! You can overcome this. It’s a process not perfection. You are getting better day by day. Just keep up the work! One day you will look back and say that’s just a part of how this all goes.
Progress isn't linear, relapses are normal!
So there was this one time where both my best friends whom are my confidantes are busy like really busy, and Im not gonna see my beloved doctors any time soon, I was so bottled up that I tried writing but it didn't work. Typing on offmychest on reddit helps a bit but recording myself talking like I'm talking to my psychologist helped the most. I literally spill everything out talking to a wall until I get a hold of my trusted ones then I do it all over again. Helps a lot.
Also, not beating yourself up if you failed, like if you didnt exercise, didn't study, ate too much, didn't stick to your timetable, wasn't friendly enough, didn't think before speaking etc. You're human, you try your best, you have trip ups. It's fine, learn from it and get back up again. The important thing is that you TRIED and are trying still!
You're incredible. Truly exceptional. Keep loving yourself and being kind to you as you would a small child!!
what if I can't get huddle, and i get nervous telling people in person about self harm. My dad has put a lock on my phone for any app that isn't a e for everyone. So I can't get it and I have the problem with urges a lot and I can't always talk to friends. I want to get help but I'm to nervous to tell my therapist.
Thank you for talking about this again! I love your videos and value your thoughts and ideas! Keep up your awesome videos!
Glad you liked it :)
1 MONTH CLEAN!!
Also UA-cam gets butt hurt over nothing
can yoou make a video on how to sleep/sleeping hacks for depression? It would help me alot!!All i think about at night is my self harm.PLEASE HELP ME:: I love your videos:-) you r aweome
1hour clean
Melatonin helps
Wow, I just checked my youtube updates and I needed this so much right now ♡ Thank you :) Take care of yourself, dear
thank you so so so so much, you are my inspiration for every thing i love you...
Please make a video on body dysmorphic disorder! There's not a lot of information available on it... Thank you! I love your videos btw
If could get those pills without anyone being g suspicious and asking any questions or the need of doctor prescription
i'm scratching myself... with needle, with scissors...
and i don't want to do it anymore.
but i still want, because it's making me feel better... it doesn't hurt much... But i just feel better when i can scratch myself
it's JUST a scratching...
Yes... But JUST, can go to cutting and that's what i'm afraid of.
i don't want to have scars forever...
your videos are really helping me, you are so pretty and nice ❤❤ thank you, that you are helping us and that you are sharing your stories 💞
Thank you. Thank you.
I find, as simple as it is, just watching cute animals videos help. Especially if you're someone who adores animals. It kinda just fills your heart? Even if it's temporary, it makes you smile
Thank u for making this video. So many people make jokes about this topic. It hurts, it really does. People don't realise how much a sentence can hurt and how it's not funny. Thank u for helping so many people.
Personally, I struggle with eating disorders, And anxiety disorder, depression and various other mental issues and these videos have helped me so much. Thanks Kristen!
I'm 4 days clean
Ayy congrats! Don’t be discouraged if you relapse. It’s really hard. Keep trying your best and make little goals. I just a reached a year being clean a few weeks ago and I thought I’d never get there. It might take time but you’ll get there. Good luck ❤️
U haven't posted in a while... plz come back.
I recommend working out, it definitely helps with my body image, mood, and social life, it puts you in a supportive community and boosts your mental and physical health. It's a great alternative to self harm :)
But everything is self "harm" for this lass. My DBT therapist suggested me to use an elastic band around my wrist and holding ice on my hands. A DBT therapist, a specialist on self injury. You don't seem to understand what is like to struggle with severe self injury. When putting out your cigarettes on your skin is not enough. You don't seem to understand how it feels when everything is so messed up that you just jump out of a small roof just to broke something.
Hi! I really find your videos interesting and inspiring ☺️ may I ask you a question? How did you tell your parents about you self harming? Like..do you know any tips to not make them mad or angry?
When I used to have self-harm urges, I would get waterproof eyeliner and draw lines on my skin until I felt satisfied.
And because it's waterproof, the marks would last a few days. That really helped me
I find it really helpful to draw on myself. I do this cool rose design every day on the inside of my forearm. Or I just draw lines where I want to cut. So I find that it’s helpful to draw where u want to hurt yourself, because 1-u get that feeling of something on your skin. And 2- u don’t want to ruin the art by cutting, bruising, burning, etc.
I genuinely like the gap in your teeth its absolutely adorable. I don't want to come off as rude or sarcastic. You are so cute and adorable looking. You deserve the world for what you do. 😊😊😊
So.. I have a question. On the first day of school, I was really stressed out and nervous and I was just on edge all morning. Then, in home room I suddenly got the worst stomachache and I just felt like I was going to throw up and it was just general awful. This was the most anxious I've been in a while. In addition, I tend to overreact in any stressful situation and just immediately assume the worst which all combines to make me extra nervous and overwhelmed. Now the question: is this considered an anxiety problem? Is this normal? Thanks for all the help!!
Please help me i stoped cutting April 19th and relapsed June 16th I broke my word to my close friend that I was done with that and they don’t know and I’m afraid they’ll leave me they’ve helped me through this since we became friends and now I’m cuttting again the only day I was clean I felt sort of numb or nothingness and that was June 19th I NEED help I cut my thighs and I never did that before and I’m scared I might grab a switch blade and end it all my Guardian says she’ll kill herself and if she did I know I wouldn’t be able to stay with my other Guardian I’d rather be in foster care than live with him please help me out Kristen!!!!!!
I love you so much! Thank you for everything… You are great person ❤
I love you so much. I am in a really bad place mentally right now, and I'm so glad I have found your channel. You have helped me through everything that's going on, and I hope you keep on helping other people dealing with this. ❤
I just cut again in about a year. They are going to scar and they are on the upper leg. My mom might find out and I am terrified. I might tell my friend because she helps me with this stuff but I don’t know what to do. I have hidden my razors from myself and my mom but what do I do. Please give me some advice 💖
I just found your channel Thank you so much I hope you have a good New Year!
I tried reaching out. I told one of my friends and made her promise she wouldn’t tell anyone. Guess I can’t trust anyone because not even three days later everyone else knew and she had the guts to lie to me like I wouldn’t figure it out.
When she realized I’m not brain dead, she said, and I quote, “I didn’t know it would mean that much to you.”
No not at al. I mean, me making you promise you wouldn’t say anything was just for fun and I cut because it tickles and I love myself.
Thank you for this. Just in time for the difficult-ness that is the holidays.
Hey I am knew to this channel. I needed way not to self harm. Your pretty. I like the gap in your teeth it shows you that to be perfect to be pretty. I will definitely will sub
It made me cry when you said you hate yourself because you are such an amazing person and you help so many people and that really made me think of why I think the things I think of myself and I still think those things but watching your videos has given me hope helped me keep myself from doing irreversible things like self-harm and while I'm still in a very bad place I can see the light and I'm trying to go twords it. Thank you so much
You like make my life better like its good to know I can come here and be expected for my depression here
I havent told my parents that i self harm but meditation helps me be more calm and distracts me also you vidos help thank you keep up the good work
Resisting the urge to self harm is like an unaccompanied 7 year old in a room full of candy. But I can try
I almost had a relapse a second ago. I was holding the blade. I decided to come here instead. 😊
So one type of self harm that no one talks about is something I've recently gotten addicted to... Pricking your skin with a pin or needle...
I've been taking a safety pin and digging into my legs... And I really want to be done with self harm, I already have scars from cutting... I don't need dots added to it...
I never have time to do things I love all I can ever do in spare time is homework I'm not even joking
the dislikes are just heartless people that haven’t experience what a life test is
I love your channel, You have honestly helped me so much!!💜
I personally am an artist so i like to draw and sometimes i draw on my self like on my arms legs where ever really it just helps calm me down
what would you do if you get a erge in a class !!!any tips like so kristen can see
personally, i love these videos. i understand if you don’t make them, but i would really appreciate it if you still did one every now and then. i do self harm, and i’m in therapy right now, but it feels like it doesn’t help. there’s no hope anymore.
absolutely I would love to make more of them
this video made me cry like a baby at midnight.
would watch it again anytime 10/10
6 days clean
Congrats!
Kailey thank you!
For me I take soap yes, soap and dye it red and then freeze it and put it in my arm or leg and let is melt
Oh my gosh I love you so much you really are the coolest person ever😊
1 day clean and i feel like doing it again and im not sure why
How do I tell my new therapist I sh?
What should we do if we get an earge in class