[Wingnut13]

I am feeling very impulsive right now. Afraid I am going to do something that I will deeply regret. So many people will be mad at me if I do. I don't know how to control this impulsive feeling. The only thing that has helped me control it a little bit is s.i. Trying to occupy my mind with other things but it's not working.

[Aphrodites_Muse]

Try alternative SI. Examples are holding an ice cube in your hand tightly, throwing ice in the bath tub, wearing a rubber band around your wrist then pull and let snap back, scream into a pillow.

You can create your own. The idea is it must have an intense release, but be safe to you and others.

[Wingnut13]

Originally Posted by Aphrodites_Muse

Try alternative SI. Examples are holding an ice cube in your hand tightly, throwing ice in the bath tub, wearing a rubber band around your wrist then pull and let snap back, scream into a pillow.

You can create your own. The idea is it must have an intense release, but be safe to you and others.

Thank you for those good ideas of alternative s.i. All of those are definitely better than "head bashing". That's where I hit myself in the head with anything hard,like my fists or a baseball bat,etc. I only hurt myself,never anyone else. Not anybodys fault but mine when I act on impulse or make a bad decision,like I did last night. Think I will try the rubber band idea.

sending lots of hugs and my love xx