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*Silently Broken*	Posted: Mar 11 2005, 07:41 PM
†Is Always Right† Group: ~†Admin Angel†~ Posts: 3,917 Member No.: 1 Joined: 14-February 05	As promised a while back! If you really struggle with self injury, here are some alternative ideas and things you can do to pass the "craving by" and keep yourself safe: * Stay in a public place * Be with safe and supportive people * Call a friend - you can make a list of people you can call/text if you need someone to talk to. * Call your therapist * Write in a journal * Watch a funny movie * Make a no-harm contract with your therapist * Go for a drive * Do relaxation excercises * Do deep breathing * Listen to music (nothing that will get you even more worked into your negative state of mind) * Read a good book * Go for a walk * Clean a closet, a dresser, the kitchen * Take a bubble bath * Go shopping * Wear a rubber band around one wrist and when the urge to harm is strong, snap it lightly * Hold ice in your hand (sounds strange, but it works) * With a washable red merker, make marks where you want to hurt yourself. This sometimes helps, especially if you like the blood. * Express how you feel or your self harm through poetry, songs...etc. * Do some intense physical excercises * Most importantly...get rid of or away from anything you might use to harm yourself. * Place your hands in freezing cold water (similar to the ice) * Positive self talk, keep repeating/reassuring yourself that you will be alright * Recognize that you are in control, rather then the strong thoughts of self harm are in control of you * Plan regular activities for your most difficult time * Contact help lines. Talk to someone about how you feel * Contact others that feel the same way you do. Offer support and accept their support * Don’t think you’re alone. Ask for help * Be kind to yourself make a list of your stretches you qualities and hopes for the future * Think about setting achievable goals If you end up resorting to self-harm see it as a small set back, it is not the end of the world. Don’t despair, never conceder yourself as a failure, keep telling yourself that things will improve. If you feel you are likely to slip read this. It may help PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY COMMENTS OR OTHER IDEAS TO THIS POST!!!! -------------------- Thanks For Noticing... Perplex City Side The Personal Side Thanks for Noticing (private personal blog, comment to be added to read)

once_happie	Posted: Mar 12 2005, 12:39 AM
Member Group: ~†Member†~ Posts: 39 Member No.: 33 Joined: 7-March 05	thanks!!! i've used some of those before. -------------------- maybe i was crazy or maybe i was just a girl... interrupted

*Silently Broken*	Posted: Mar 12 2005, 12:45 AM
†Is Always Right† Group: ~†Admin Angel†~ Posts: 3,917 Member No.: 1 Joined: 14-February 05	yeah, i have as well listening to Evanescence (certain songs) usually helps me a bit -------------------- Thanks For Noticing... Perplex City Side The Personal Side Thanks for Noticing (private personal blog, comment to be added to read)

once_happie	Posted: Mar 12 2005, 01:16 AM
Member Group: ~†Member†~ Posts: 39 Member No.: 33 Joined: 7-March 05	going under is helpful for me -------------------- maybe i was crazy or maybe i was just a girl... interrupted

mad_maryuk	Posted: Mar 12 2005, 11:22 PM
Unregistered	my phyc give me that list before. tried a few none of them have worked as yet. the makeing a contract with you theripist made me feel worce in the end coz i kept SHing but felt worce coz i wasnt keeping to the contract. but some of them i going to try thanks for reminding me of it

*Vermilion*	Posted: Mar 13 2005, 01:09 AM
Advanced Member Group: ~†Mad Member†~ Posts: 74 Member No.: 35 Joined: 9-March 05	i dont have a psyche. -------------------- My Diary My Xanga "There's a shadow just behind me, shrouding every breath I take, making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. Waiting like a stalking butler who upon the finger rests. Murder now the path called "must we" "2 my mother, 2 my father, Its ur son or its ur daughter, r my screams loud enuff 4 u 2 hear me? Should I turn this up 4 u? I sit locked inside my head Remembering everything youve said This silence gets us nowhwere Gets us nowhere way 2 fast The silence is wat kills me I need sum1 here 2 help me But u dont kno how 2 listen And let me make my decisions The silence gets us nowhere Gets us nowhere to fast All ur insults and ur curses make me feel like Im not a person And I feel like I am nothing but u made me so do something 'Cause Im f-ed up bcause u r Need attention attention u couldnt give"

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Posted: Mar 13 2005, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE (once_happie @ Mar 12 2005, 01:16 AM)

going under is helpful for me

October and Thoughtless help me. Bring me to life and going under can drag me down.. strangely enough..lol

Mary..i stole some of yours from DA thats why

lol

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mad_maryuk	Posted: Mar 13 2005, 03:52 PM
Unregistered	lol ok cool, thought i recognised it

*Silently Broken*	Posted: Mar 13 2005, 04:29 PM
†Is Always Right† Group: ~†Admin Angel†~ Posts: 3,917 Member No.: 1 Joined: 14-February 05	hehehe -------------------- Thanks For Noticing... Perplex City Side The Personal Side Thanks for Noticing (private personal blog, comment to be added to read)

*Intensity*	Posted: Apr 16 2005, 03:23 AM
Taste the Intensity Group: ~†Mad Member†~ Posts: 245 Member No.: 50 Joined: 14-April 05	I used the rubber band last time, and it helped. I think I'll try it again this time.

*Silently Broken*	Posted: Apr 16 2005, 04:54 PM
†Is Always Right† Group: ~†Admin Angel†~ Posts: 3,917 Member No.: 1 Joined: 14-February 05	Good idea That didn't work for me.. but its nice to hear that these methods work for people. Feel free to add others on here Take care Sarah -------------------- Thanks For Noticing... Perplex City Side The Personal Side Thanks for Noticing (private personal blog, comment to be added to read)

i want to die	Posted: Jun 11 2005, 03:01 AM
Newbie Group: ~†Member†~ Posts: 7 Member No.: 77 Joined: 11-June 05	I put deep heat under my eyes kind of and it makes me cry. I also listen to evanescence and it works. I like imaginary but hello is one that drags me down. -------------------- You'll never be strong enough You'll never be good enough You were never conceived in love You will not rise above

*mIsSiNg...*	Posted: Jun 11 2005, 11:34 AM
sHe NeVeR dIeS... Group: ~†Mad Member†~ Posts: 535 Member No.: 51 Joined: 14-April 05	yeah! ev helped me! i just put on any odd song! most tend to work like thoughtless... um... everybody's fool... and yeah... oo! and LP- One step closer... i just scream the words then i feel better! -------------------- ~~i fight this more then you know...~~

i fake being happy

Posted: Jul 26 2005, 10:40 PM

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i've used alot of those before and some really work

i read this one the other day...

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* Make a no-harm contract with your therapist

so today at therapy i made an verbal contract with my T that i will stick to not giving in.. 67days no SI i hope i can do it this time hehe

*Silently Broken*	Posted: Jul 27 2005, 04:25 PM
†Is Always Right† Group: ~†Admin Angel†~ Posts: 3,917 Member No.: 1 Joined: 14-February 05	I hope you can do it too, I'm glad some of those have been useful take care, Sarah -------------------- Thanks For Noticing... Perplex City Side The Personal Side Thanks for Noticing (private personal blog, comment to be added to read)

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