I should be happy right?

Hi @MarronButterFly 👋🏼

Well done you turning up for your good self.

You’re entitled to feel however you like. No “should”.

There is probably logical reason for not feeling happy, right at this moment? 🤷🏼‍♀️

@tyme might have some ideas?

G

@MarronButterFly

like @Glisten said, there is no "right" or "wrong" way to feel about anything.... you are entitled to feel anything or even nothing.

if you don't feel "happy" with your successes that is valid response...maybe you are able to see what you have achieved...day by day, step by step....making your best efforts this past week....and give yourself a little pat on the back or even a big hug.

you are worthy of all of it and we are here celebrating and supporting you on this journey.

i know for myself...it IS vey tiring to put in such effort for yourself...constantly pushing back against addictions and habits that want to pull you down.

make sure you do what you need to do... to care for yourself...and to get good rest.

Hey @MarronButterFly ,

Good on you for not SH'ing for a number of days now.

Did you have strategies to help you achieve this?

For me, I used to focus on not self-harming and ended up doing it more. I eventually worked with the drivers of self-harm and only then could I maintain the non-SH.

What do you think?

Have you considered what drives you to SH?

Please know you are not alone.

@tyme
Nope

idk

@MarronButterFly , know that you are loved and cared about. We care. A lot of other members have been through the struggles with SH - you are definitely not alone.

Hope today is an okay day for you!

I'm not quite sure what to write @MarronButterFly

But I like your name

And id'e say you can write or feel whatever you want.