all i can think about is cutting myself, and i really want to do it, but i also don't want to cause i know is shouldn't do it and i don't want to do it anymore except right now part of me does want to do it even though i still want to stop. want can i do to take my mind off it?
2007-01-09 20:26:50 · 8 answers · asked by shadow of a girl 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
actually, most cutters don't have borderline personality disorder. it's definitely not true that borderline is "the technical term for cutters." can all arrogant ignorant morons please refrain from answering my questions from now on?
2007-01-09 20:43:55 · update #1
I found this website that may come useful:
http://www.vinland.org/scamp/institute/dsh.html
Although its possible you have already found it. The people really know what they are talking about. Loads of stuff there.
2007-01-10 01:32:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talking about it rather than doing it is as good a first step as any.
Borderline, the technical term for cutters, is not too rare, and it causes feelings of numbness. Borderline can mimic basically any other mental illness, but only borderlines mutilate themselves. You know that if you cut yourself, your body will flood with endorphins that will, indeed, make you feel better for a minute or two.
Depaco and Zoloft can work well for some borderlines.
To take your mind off cutting, try any little goth activity you can think of:
angst poetry, black and white art, or just read a scary story.
I find that, although I'm different from borderline, a psycho movie makes me feel better because at least my real life isn't THAT bad.
2007-01-10 04:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by Niniva 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL sorry i have to agree with your comment about all ignorant morons. "borderline is the technical term for cutting "LOL. if they only knew. Um as far as your question goes i'm not sure if this will help as i am going off what my friend tries to stop. Exercise until you are too exhausted to do anything else, squeeze ice cubes, snap a rubber band against your wrist or writing to try to focus on something else. I understand that those techniques don't always work and that it is hard to resist the urge to cut but for what it is worth i believe you can do it. don't stop trying.
2007-01-10 06:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by colonel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not full of bright ideas but a couple if read around the place are if you really want 2 cut try cutting something else not your self! like an apple or orange stab it to death if you must if it stops you from cutting your self.
Also things like stress balls and stuff can also help takes your mind off or try finding a good movie or TV show. PC game that kinda thing. anything basically to distract you.
Sorry my advice isnt great.
2007-01-10 06:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Wonx2150 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exsersize get rid of that nasty energy and thoughts ,think to yourself iwant to be fit and healthy i want my hair to shine my skin to glow i want to rise above this and I WILL,,,,,keep very busy ,do anything to keep from thinking this ,,,,you are worth looking after you are one in a million ,,,,no one else on this plannet is you ,you are specail,,,,treat yourself that way ,,,you deserve much better treatment than this ,pamper yourself ,loverly baths,with nice smelling salts ,ware your make up do your hair look in the mirror see just how loverly you really are ,,,you are a sensitive careing person ,you worry so much about others ,now take the time and effort to care for yourself ,there is no need for you to do this no more ,ITS OVER move on ,take that first step right now ,,,dress up ,look good ,walk tall,go out and see how many heads you turn ,just by giving off a possitive attitude ,you will gain possitive friends ,wealth and love ,,,say goodbuy to the old you and show the world the new you ,,,it take guts and i just know you have them ,,so what ever it is you want in life its sitting there wanting you to grab it ,,,GO AND GET IT.
2007-01-10 04:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do something nice for yourself. take a bubble bath, read a book, talk to someone you love/trust, plant a garden, write.
I'm a recovering cutter, so i know what you're talking about. check out www.recoveryourlife.com. they have some good alternatives and tips to help. good luck and take care.
2007-01-10 10:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by Mabel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it is anger and a way to express inner rage. To take your mind off from it focus on being a blessing to others as that brings satisfaction and joy.
2007-01-10 04:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't do it.
2007-01-10 05:09:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋