I have some nasty scars that I have to deal with on the inside of my arm. It is addicting and now I have to work on resisting the temptation. I have just been in the hospital and recently, when I got home, I turned my blade over to my husband. It helps that it isn't there where it is too convenient. Try to get rid of yours so that if you are tempted they aren't available and maybe you have time to talk yourself out of it. I know how you feel because it does "help" in some way, but not in the long run.