Hi dolphinberry

Alas, there is no magic way to stop. Wanting to is a good start though. The suggestions of speaking to a phone counsellor or helpline seem like a good plan if you dont want yr dad to know...

I don't find the writing on myself in red helpful because I burn myself also! I think it would be more useful if I cut, but it might help you. I suppose it depends what yr trying to achieve when u burn yourself.

A phone counsellor suggested to me that running is a good idea as, if u push yourself hard you can get the burn from lactic acid rather than Fire.. You could try that...

888an888 on pysch central has suggested before that other people "think of yr body as a baby. You wouldn't burn a baby so why burn yourself." That might help.

Could u tell ur dad ur feeling better BUT you wouldnt mind seeing someone? I know you haven't experienced good therapy yet but it does exist. I'd want to help my kids if they were suffering like you are. It might be better now than if the burning gets worse and u get to a point where u just can't hide it from yr dad. Your stomach can only take so much scarring...

I hope you find a way to stop soon.

Good luck

FT