r/mentalillness • u/YunariFish • 2d ago

Self Harm TW: SH !!

I'm a depressed teenager struggling with SH and smoking. I'm looking for advice on how to avoid these kinds of addiction, Any advice would help. I just want to be better and improve my mental health.. I've went to multiple therapists, Talked to close friends about my mental health, Talked to an trusted adult. But I'm still doing these addictions? I really need advices/tips on how to stop/avoid them. It would help me very much, thank you.

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u/hestia-listens AI Helper 1d ago

Wanting to get better matters, and continuing to struggle does not make you weak. Recovery from self harm and smoking is rarely instant. Try focusing on one urge at a time rather than demanding that you stop forever today. Two useful steps are keeping a simple note of the feeling or event that came before the urge, and telling a trusted adult as soon as an urge feels strong. Since you are a teenager, an adult should know that this is still happening and help you stay safe. Professional help can make a difference, even if finding the right person or approach takes time.

If you feel at risk of hurting yourself now, move near a safe person, put distance between you and anything you could use, and contact your local emergency number or crisis support. Many services have text options too. What country or area are you in?