Self-harm or self-injury is a serious issue that many people around the world struggle with daily. It’s a way some people cope with feelings of deep distress and emotional pain, but it is not a healthy or safe coping mechanism. The following compilation of quotes are for those who may be struggling with self-harm. They provide insight from those who have experienced it, and support from others who understand. It’s important to remember, however, that if you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm, professional help should be sought.
Most Popular Self Harm Quotes
- “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s the bravest thing you can do.” – Unknown
- “Recovery is not one big step forward but a little journey every day.” – Unknown
- “People seldom understand the cry for help unless they’ve had their own silent screams.” – Yasmin Mogahed
- “You are strong for surviving.” – Unknown
- “Nobody has a perfect life. Everybody has their own problems. Some people just know how to deal with it in a better way.” – Unknown
- “Your body is a garden, not a graveyard.” – Unknown
- “There is no shame in beginning again, for you get a chance to build bigger and better than before.” – Unknown
- “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” – Brad Meltzer
- “Scars remind us where we’ve been. They don’t have to dictate where we’re going.” – David Rossi
- “Even in the grave, all is not lost.” – Edgar Allan Poe
- “The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.” – John Green
- “A brave man acknowledges the strength of others.” – Veronica Roth
- “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – C.G. Jung
- “The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about.” – Jonathan Harnisch
- “You are so much stronger than you think.” – Unknown
- “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis
- “Your story isn’t over yet.” – Project Semicolon
- “The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.” – Roy T. Bennett
- “I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.” – Joshua Graham
- “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
Never be afraid to reach out for help. These quotes are intended to inspire hope and encourage those struggling. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help, it’s okay to speak up. Your health and safety are important. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. And remember you’re never alone, help is always available to you.