18 Important Tweets to Pass Along on Self-Injury Awareness Day

On Self-Injury Awareness Day — March 1 — many people who are in recovery from self-harm and people who are still struggling with it every day, talk about a topic often kept hidden under long-sleeve shirts and shame. But there’s nothing shameful about self-harm, and people who are still hiding should know recovery is possible and that they’re allowed to speak about their pain.

To show there is hope for people who self-harm, we collected some tweets that offer support, tips for people who are trying to stop and a whole lot of love.

Here are some of our favorites:

1.

#SelfInjuryAwarenessDay We can’t fix problems unless we begin to talk about them. Recovery is possible. Reach out, it’s okay. #EndTheStigma

— Avi ????????️‍???? (@_llzes) March 1, 2017

2.

5 years ago I never would’ve pictured myself free of the addiction. Life gets better babes. It really does. ✨♥️ #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay

— m ???? • 30 (@baedonurie) March 1, 2017

3.

Crazy how I got this the day before #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay this is the wrist that I would always cut the most, now it’s a battle scar ♡ pic.twitter.com/CjjK2STnAj

— Maleyah | met him♡ (@CrownlessOLLG) March 1, 2017

4.

#SelfInjuryAwarenessDay
You are stronger than you believe. ???? pic.twitter.com/zlK5ySlgtM

— ◦ Darci ◦ (@DJ_Wolters) March 1, 2017

5.

Today = #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay. Here is a reminder that #LifeIsworthliving . When you feel like nobody cares, trust me, somebody does.

— DianaIsDun (@DBriscan) March 1, 2017

6.

#SelfInjuryAwarenessDay #SIAD17 pic.twitter.com/wJOTfe2U3n

— jess (@fxckinjess) March 1, 2017

7.

It’s Self-Injury Awareness Day. Let’s talk. #breakthestigma pic.twitter.com/Tl3ODksPma

— Marzi (@IntrovertDoodle) March 1, 2017

8.

always remember your self worth. you are loved. be kind to people – you don’t know what’s going on inside their head #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay

— sage loves caitlyn (@snldanvers) March 1, 2017

9.

today is #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay and as someone who suffered w/ self harm I know we need to show ourselves more self-love, you are worth it???? pic.twitter.com/LgCGknWx3J

— Rainbow (@savbristow) March 1, 2017

10.

Bringing this back for #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay these are some methods I used to stay clean ???????? pic.twitter.com/orXxzJGCmu

— spooky olivia TMRW! (@marchtobadlands) March 1, 2017

11.

#SelfHarmAwarenessDay #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay ❤ pic.twitter.com/PJuu6gBmPN

— Lauren Pringle (@laaaauzx) March 1, 2017

12.

A helpful and non-judgemental survivor perspective on self harm for #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay ???? https://t.co/2A4Wo7oXAR pic.twitter.com/REHI0HdEVO

— Psygentra (@PsygentraInc) March 1, 2017

13.

#SelfInjuryAwarenessDay is so important, people need to be reminded of how much they are wanted and loved always, you are not alone ❤️

— hetty (@h3ttyxx) March 1, 2017

14.

“I’m not attention seeking, I’m just in need of attention, as in, help and support.” #selfharm #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay

— Kjetil Rygg (@Psykiatri_ssk) March 1, 2017

15.

So, I challenge you to do 2 things today:

1. Do something nice for yourself

2. Do something nice for someone else#SelfInjuryAwarenessDay

— Sandra Mercer (@Sandra_Mercer) March 1, 2017

16.

Remove the stigma. Encourage open conversation. Be supportive ???? #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/yrvLtPIMmE

— Pip Balshaw (@PhilippaBalshaw) March 1, 2017

17.

Gentle Reminder that it’s okay to take a breathe and move away from something if it’s effecting you negatively. #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/3q6yaFQmS2

— local scene bean (@growxnq) March 1, 2017

18.

4 months clean and only moving forward. #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/mVOOt5YJ15

— Kate Michaels (@katlynmichaels) March 1, 2017

If you or someone you know needs help, visit our suicide prevention resources page.

If you struggle with self-harm and you need support right now, call the crisis hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “START” to 741-741. For a list of ways to cope with self-harm urges, click here.