01-09-2006, 06:23 PM
Have you really been cutting yourself? :shock: Here are some alternatives to blinding the urge, if they're any help or you wanna stop. (I think the best is just listening to music, which i do about 12 or 13 hours a day, that and going on DaD 
Some of the other ones were obviously made up by people who have NEVER been angry before).
Sorry if i'm imposing by the way...
-deep breathing
-hold ice cubes in your hands - the cold causes pain in your hands, but it is not dangerous or harmful (some people find it relieves the urge to harm themselves for that moment)
-relaxation techniques
-call a friend, your therapist or a crisis line
-try not be be alone (visit a friend, go shopping, etc.)
-take a hot bath
-listen to music
-go for a walk
-write in a journal
-wear an elastic around wrist and snap it when you have the urge to harm yourself
-some people find it helpful to draw red lines on themselves with -washable markers instead of cutting themselves
-punching a bed or a pillow (when nothing but a physical outlet for your anger and frustration will work).
-scratch draw a picture on a thick piece of wood or use a screw driver and stab at the piece of wood. (can be another physical way to release your emotions without harming yourself.)
-avoid temptation (i.e. avoiding the area in CVS where the razor blades are kept, etc.)
-try to find your own creative ways as outlets for emotions.
Didn't work? Try these: http://www.mirror-mirror.org/selfinj.htm
Some of the other ones were obviously made up by people who have NEVER been angry before).Sorry if i'm imposing by the way...
-deep breathing
-hold ice cubes in your hands - the cold causes pain in your hands, but it is not dangerous or harmful (some people find it relieves the urge to harm themselves for that moment)
-relaxation techniques
-call a friend, your therapist or a crisis line
-try not be be alone (visit a friend, go shopping, etc.)
-take a hot bath
-listen to music
-go for a walk
-write in a journal
-wear an elastic around wrist and snap it when you have the urge to harm yourself
-some people find it helpful to draw red lines on themselves with -washable markers instead of cutting themselves
-punching a bed or a pillow (when nothing but a physical outlet for your anger and frustration will work).
-scratch draw a picture on a thick piece of wood or use a screw driver and stab at the piece of wood. (can be another physical way to release your emotions without harming yourself.)
-avoid temptation (i.e. avoiding the area in CVS where the razor blades are kept, etc.)
-try to find your own creative ways as outlets for emotions.
Didn't work? Try these: http://www.mirror-mirror.org/selfinj.htm