I have not tried painting - I have in the past been able to 'write it out' but right now it just seems to add to desire to cut. I can't get in to my therapist for several weeks -- she is just booked up solid. I suppose if I do lose it and cut she will find time for me but I don't want to do it that way. Four weeks till my next appointment and I am hanging on by the skin of my teeth as it is. I am not sure if this is helpful or not but between posting and a couple of verses of poetry I feel like i can go on a little more.