Self harm is more than cutting. Self harm is more than bruising.
Self harm is:
making yourself sleep deprived.
not drinking.
not eating.
eating too much.
over-exercising.
triggering yourself.
making yourself cold.
scratching.
picking at your skin.
letting your skin be dry.
not looking before crossing the street.
over-working.
entering relationships you don’t want to be in.
staying in abusive relationships.
having sex without wanting it.
not giving yourself time.
overthinking.
substance abuse.
doing things even though you’re exhausted.
putting yourself in uncomfortable situations you have the choice to stay out.
yelling at yourself in- or outside your head.
not letting yourself spend time with the people you love.
not letting yourself spend time with people who are good to you.
setting yourself punishments.
angering someone on purpose so they will yell at you.
Self harm isn’t always visible. It won’t always leave physical scars. It’s so much more than cutting. It can and will seriously damage you. Please be careful and talk to people you trust about your feelings. It will save your life.
Why do I feel as though I am not enough?
Without fail, this feeling of being unworthy comes to visit me
Always when I least expect it
It sees words, thoughts, images, and people
as an invitation to haunt me
It tells me that no amount of self-betterment will make me feel better
Even when I am smarter, prettier, skinnier, happier
It will continue to snake its way into my life
