i am a cutter, i havent cut in several weeks... it comes in waves for me

when i hit a major depressive episode... i know how hard it is

i try to distract myself when the urges come, can you use ice cubes instead?

splash cold water on your face or dip your face in a sink of cold water

play a fun, fast paced video game?

take a walk with a friend..? or talk with someone close to you?

i see my scars and it discourages me... i dont want more scars, but sometimes its not enough and i end up cutting anyway...

talking sometimes helps, if you have anyone you can talk to to distract you from it...

its really a difficult thing... we have to find what works for us because everyone is different...

i am 27 year old male, single with no kids btw...