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Scenario

When urge surfing feels impossible with self-harm impulses

My therapist says to surf the urge but when I want to cut myself the wave feels like a tsunami that will never end.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Self-destructive urges can reach an intensity that makes the concept of 'riding them out' feel absurd and dangerous.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with DBT for emotional dysregulation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.