there are some great ideas at the top oif the forum also some good distraction techniques in the top of the PTSD forum worth looking at
some say drawin lines where they would cut help
me i get up and do somthing anythhing that keeps my hands busy
play wiht my cat - tidy up - clean my fishtank - hold ice in my hand til it melts
i hope you find a way that helps you and it doesnt matter if its cutting or burning the tips are good for all
take care
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