Ways to calm yourself instead of cutting?!

You can also draw on your wrist with red pen, or rub an ice cube on your wrist.Listening to music that relates to your emotions may help. Screaming at the top of your lungs helps. .Write the name of a loved one where you usually cut. Let it remind you of who cares for you and who are hurting when you cutting. Do not be ashamed to ask for support when you need it, as this affliction affects people from all walks of life. you can also talk to a loved one or a friend anyone you feel comfortable talking to. try to distract yourself by running or swimming, you can also start what i used called a cutting diary.. everytime you cant to cut write why in great detail it helps release the emotions. you could also try to write your ex a letter in detail once again exactly how you feel about him and how he hurt you, you dont have to show him the letter when you are done unless you want to..Health Question & Answer

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hey, i sorta of kind of know how you are feeling lol. I used to pop pills all the time, but now, if i have an urge to pop pills, i take some tic tacs. they're a safe replacement. they can't harm me. for you, i would suggest like just rubbing your arms, but im sorry, i'm not really sure. i tried it before but i didnt have an addiction to it. i hope i can help!Health Question & Answer

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try taking a walk or meditation.Health Question & Answer

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Should have thought about that before cheating.Health Question & Answer

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when the feeling overcomes you grab a journal and just start writing how u feel until the feeling passesHealth Question & Answer

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