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SadBrunette · Mar 13, 2015, 06:56 AM

Yesterday I had to go to the ER because I really bad thoughts. The psychiatrist on call told me that hold an ice cube in can help because it supposed to snap me out of it. Does it really work because I'm a little skeptical about it?

pegasus · Mar 13, 2015, 05:56 PM

Hello SadBrunette, welcome to Psych Central. Please see my reply below.

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I have heard that holding ice cubes (in a wrapped towel) can be helpful if you are thinking of self-harming. It can give you a sensation similar to that you would get instead of cutting. It would not be something to snap you out of depression though! You need medication and psychotherapy for depression.

SadBrunette · Mar 13, 2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pegasus

Hello SadBrunette, welcome to Psych Central. Please see my reply below.

Possible trigger:

I have heard that holding ice cubes (in a wrapped towel) can be helpful if you are thinking of self-harming. It can give you a sensation similar to that you would get instead of cutting. It would not be something to snap you out of depression though! You need medication and psychotherapy for depression.

Thank you! I was wondering about that!

waterknob1234 · Mar 13, 2015, 08:39 PM

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I learn something new here all the time. I did not know holding ice cubes in a towel could help you not to self-harm. I may have to try this next time I get into one of my terrible states and think of suicide

Hello SadBrunette. Welcome to pc. Hoping you feel better today. Keep posting to us.

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