Alternatives to SI

Taken with permission from http://www.perfectedsouls.com/ps/si_alternatives.asp Many people try substitute activities as described above and report that sometimes they work, sometimes not. One way to increase the chances of a distraction/substitution helping calm the...

Other Methods to Avoid Cutting

Scribble on photos of people in magazines Viciously stab an orange. Throw an apple/pair of socks against the wall Have a pillow fight with the wall Scream very loudly Tear apart newspapers, photos, or magazines Go to the gym, dance, exercise Listen to music and sing...

I’ve Quit Cutting, Now the Scars

I spent the last… while… looking through the Support Groups and reading all the topics with ideals for helping to fade scars.  I found a lot of great iseals that I am going to try out. Scar Reduction/Fading Products Neosporin (http://www.neosporin.com) and...

Some Ideas for Things to do to Stop Self-harming.

Here are some ideas for those who would like to stop self harming and those who don’t but should see. Deep breathing relaxation techniques Call a friend, your therapist or a crisis line Try not be alone (visit a friend, go shopping, etc.) Take a hot bath Listen...