Someone....help?

Question

I used to cut....I got over it but I still think about it a lot. Any advice?

Answer 1

You're never 100% over. Thinking about it is ok. You have control over acting on it. That's what important. Good for you!

Answer 2

Hi, I'm so sorry to hear that that has been an issue for you in the past, but am very proud to hear that you feel like you are past the actual cutting. Afew things to remember, our thoughts and feelings are a program of habit. The more we think or feel something the easier it is to think or feel it. The longer you stay on track with letting go of your thoughts and feelings about cutting the easier it will get over time. Have you found a good way truely letting go of these thoughts when they come up? That might help out alot! Check out the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know?" That might help to. Good luck, and keep reaching out! Emily

Answer 3

Perhaps find another outlet for your anger and frustrations.. throw darts at a dartboard with your own picture tacked to it, srcibble on a mirror with washable pens.. self abuse is something that is very difficult to break the cycle with.. congrats on your new found strength :)
Concentrate on dealing with the issues that would bring on this impulse on an emotional level, instead of a physical one.. the mental anguish is oftenly the thing that makes people resort to self abuse.. clear your mind of the garbage and the scars will heal over time. Stop beating yourself up over things that are beyond your control.. and learn to control the things you never thought you had the courage to face. Good luck.. I know for sure that sometimes the hardest person to believe in is yourself.. you have come a long way to begin with .. don't give up on yourself.. it takes a lot of time to sort it all out.. and you can do it if you are honest with yourself and be stronger than your impuses.. self control on an emotional level is usually the cure for self abuse. Just keep thinking positive about yourself.. even when everything right seems so wrong on the inside..
that is what gets me through my bad days. :)

Answer 4

I stopped about two or three years ago, and recently began to think I would never do it again. However, I did so, about two weeks ago. I feel a pratt, but am working on somehow just moving back to times when I dont do it... its such a dissapointment when it does happen again.

I often get on the telephone immidiately or send a text/mobile message to say HELP, then someone may get back to you, just to talk.

Grounding is good, but talking and grounding at same time are better for me.

Someone once suggested that cutting a lemon or orange in half and sniffing it and tasting it, when you feel triggered. It worked once or twice for me. Its a good one.

You're doing good, to bring it up here at this early stage, when its in the mind, not yet an action.

Best of luck.

Answer 5

I used to cut also I have not for three yrs now, the last time was really bad, I found better ways to cope with strong feelings and stress Look up grounding it may help it was a tech. taught to me

Answer 6

I'd never ever cut myself. However it is usually a sign of childhood molestation, low self esteem, or both. Therapy is best. Being a former alcoholic, I know the thoughts stay with you. But they lessen in time to a point of near non-excistance. Good luck to you babe.

Answer 7

when you get the urge, or when you start to think about it, try to focus that energy elsewhere. Try to come up with something to do with the feelings that make you want to cut. Journal, paint, draw, do something other than cutting to get the feelings out.

Good luck.

Answer 8

put every sharp object out of site. and think, you wouldn't want to ruin your skin, right? Also, keep yourself busy with other activities to get your mind off cutting. Best wishes to you!

Answer 9

Get yourself in a group where they can help you with this condition. Many people in my group did the same thing, and the doctors were able to help them. Sometimes even your insurance will pay for your group therapy.

Answer 10

You need to fight those urges. your the one in control of yourself. Tell yourself to knock it off. Your passed that and your a better person for it. Do not take a step back only a step into the future.