I've been SH "free" (no cutting) for probably around a year... I don't keep track. I've come close many times but been able to stop myself.

Despite all of my time free from harming when I start to crave it the areas I used to harm begin to have this "itch" I need scratch type feeling. It's like when you are so thirsty all you can think about is water. Or when you are kicking nicotine and have that addiction mentality. It's been years I've been on and off self harm yet this feeling wont leave. It's not everyday, but when it hits its really hard to stay strong.

DAE get this physical response from their SH thoughts? How do you overcome? Will it ever go away?

S/o to everyone here clean or trying to get clean from self harm. We are all stronger than we think.