Whats the best way to keep yourself from cutting?!
Question: Whats the best way to keep yourself from cutting.?
I know it's a bad habit and I've only relapsed a few times in the last six months. Besides therapy, what's the best way to keep yourself busy and not think about cutting.?
I'm not crazy, just depressed. Please no rude answers.
Thanks.Health Question & Answer
I'm not crazy, just depressed. Please no rude answers.
Thanks.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
The best thing you can do is write down what you are feeling. It doesn't have to be eloquent. It could even be a sentence that says something like "I can't stand being here anymore". Believe me, that's what has helped me through my cutting habits. That thought will ALWAYS be there. I thought that sometime it would go away, but it hasn't in the past 6 years, I don't expect it to disappear magically.
Try meditation. I know what you're thinking. "I can't clear my mind to meditate." Lord knows that I haven't been able to yet. But try it, it may work for you.
Try a walk when you want to cut. Force yourself off of the floor and go for a walk in the neighborhood (or on a treadmill). The exercise will pump energy into your system and may be enough to distract you.
Is there something that you can focus on.? For example, I have a 2 year old. When I think that I can't handle anymore, I remind myself that I have to - for him - because he deserves better.
All in all, I think therapy will be your best bet, but try some of these until you can start going again.
Feel better soon!! <3Health Question & Answer
Try meditation. I know what you're thinking. "I can't clear my mind to meditate." Lord knows that I haven't been able to yet. But try it, it may work for you.
Try a walk when you want to cut. Force yourself off of the floor and go for a walk in the neighborhood (or on a treadmill). The exercise will pump energy into your system and may be enough to distract you.
Is there something that you can focus on.? For example, I have a 2 year old. When I think that I can't handle anymore, I remind myself that I have to - for him - because he deserves better.
All in all, I think therapy will be your best bet, but try some of these until you can start going again.
Feel better soon!! <3Health Question & Answer
In order to fully stop cutting you need to identify the underlying cause that's leading you to cut and fix it. Unfortunately, this usually requires some sort of counselor or therapist. But, there are a lot of methods to help you lessen the cutting, although they will probably never make you completely walk away from cutting forever.
Obviously, the first thing you should do is get rid of sharp objects in your area. If you're a burner as well, stay away from the stove, cigarette lighters, throw out any matches, etc. A lot of people wear rubber bands on their wrists and snap them when they feel the urge to cut. You can also distract yourself by going for a run around the block, painting, shooting hoops, etc. Screaming or punching a pillow (basically anything that vents anger) helps really well. also, I've found from personal experience that it's easier not to cut when you're with someone or in public simply because you can't find anywhere private enough to cut. And of course it helps to be with a friend for moral support. DO NOT draw or write with a pencil or pen when you have a cutting urge. I tried this once and I ended up with some really grotesque infections from slashing my stomach up with a pencil. But one thing you can do is set time aside write in a journal every day about what pisses you off. It sounds cheesy, but it really helps you vent. :) And if all else fails you can always call a self injury hotline. Just look up some numbers in your area on google or something. They're completely anonymous, so you won't need to worry about anyone finding out.Health Question & Answer
Obviously, the first thing you should do is get rid of sharp objects in your area. If you're a burner as well, stay away from the stove, cigarette lighters, throw out any matches, etc. A lot of people wear rubber bands on their wrists and snap them when they feel the urge to cut. You can also distract yourself by going for a run around the block, painting, shooting hoops, etc. Screaming or punching a pillow (basically anything that vents anger) helps really well. also, I've found from personal experience that it's easier not to cut when you're with someone or in public simply because you can't find anywhere private enough to cut. And of course it helps to be with a friend for moral support. DO NOT draw or write with a pencil or pen when you have a cutting urge. I tried this once and I ended up with some really grotesque infections from slashing my stomach up with a pencil. But one thing you can do is set time aside write in a journal every day about what pisses you off. It sounds cheesy, but it really helps you vent. :) And if all else fails you can always call a self injury hotline. Just look up some numbers in your area on google or something. They're completely anonymous, so you won't need to worry about anyone finding out.Health Question & Answer
I think you need to address the thing that is making you upset enough to cut yourself. My sister used to be a cutter. I used to see the cuts on her arm, but when I asked her about them, she told me that she scratched herself walking the dog. One day, she gave me an Altoid's box that was wrapped up with rubber bands, and she told me that if I loved her, I wouldn't give the box back to her and I would never open it. Turns out she had a pretty severe case of depression. Please don't take this the wrong way, but I suggest that you see a professional. Many of us have depression, but it manifests itself in different ways in all of us. Some people drink to ease the pain; some people develop disorders, and some people cut themselves. If you see a professional, he or she might have some good suggestions about how to address your feelings in a more healthy way. Good luck.Health Question & Answer
I relapse every once in a while myself, don't worry about it, we all make mistakes. The best way I've found is just to put it off. Tell yourself that you'll do it in 5 minutes, or an hour, or tomorrow, then when that comes, try putting it off again. I know it can be really hard, but all you can ask for is that you try your best.Health Question & Answer
It depends on the person because everyone has a different coping methods. My way is whatever feelings are going through my head when I feel like I want to cut, I stop what I am doing and just grab a notebook and write it down on paper instead of writing it out on my skin.
Some people feel better when they read, write, paint, exercise, go for a walk, take a bath, watch a movie, ect. It just depends on what relaxes you, if you don't know yet, exteriment with different alternatives. In the mean time, try to get rid of all sharps (tools you can used to harm yourself).
You may need to talk to someone, a professional though to actually overcome it because it is hard to overcome alone and you will definatly need help overcoming depression.Health Question & Answer
Some people feel better when they read, write, paint, exercise, go for a walk, take a bath, watch a movie, ect. It just depends on what relaxes you, if you don't know yet, exteriment with different alternatives. In the mean time, try to get rid of all sharps (tools you can used to harm yourself).
You may need to talk to someone, a professional though to actually overcome it because it is hard to overcome alone and you will definatly need help overcoming depression.Health Question & Answer
There was a very severe depression earlier when you felt so bad . When you scratched ...the blood gave you a rush like an orgasm and now the signals are sent to the wrong place and release endorphins . When you are free in life to love as you choose this will pass. The real orgasm is so much better than the cuts. For now do what you can and know others were forced to face life that they didn't want just as they do to you.Health Question & Answer
We usually do not completely stop a negative behavior until we know why and completely why we do it.
1st get professional help
then create a network of loving people to surround you.
spent hours each day telling your self how beautiful inside and out and how wonderful you are
explore where your pain is coming from that makes you want to cut and then see it heal
this is serious and really love I hope you get a trained professional to help you
we all at one time or several need a professional
even way back in the day the indians had a wise man and a medicine man
We are not meant to go it alone on this earth
Blessings and good healthHealth Question & Answer
1st get professional help
then create a network of loving people to surround you.
spent hours each day telling your self how beautiful inside and out and how wonderful you are
explore where your pain is coming from that makes you want to cut and then see it heal
this is serious and really love I hope you get a trained professional to help you
we all at one time or several need a professional
even way back in the day the indians had a wise man and a medicine man
We are not meant to go it alone on this earth
Blessings and good healthHealth Question & Answer
There is no way to cure yourself of that WITHOUT a therapist or psychologist. It's a mental problem and you need to find out why you do it and how to go about quitting. Go get help.Health Question & Answer
Take up knitting or crocheting. Then, you are doing something with your hands, it's time consuming, it's addicting, and you end up with a cool hat or scarf :) It's very simple. It's what I did...Health Question & Answer
find another positive outletHealth Question & Answer