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Old May 19, 2006, 12:41 PM
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I was honest and called T this morning. Wanted to keep cutting but trying to resist.
She suggested the distraction of the rubberband...
Trying it out. It gives a little release and a little distraction BUT>>>>
I want to cut!!!
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Old May 19, 2006, 01:23 PM
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While the rubber is a proven therapy for many addictions / issues.... the human brain needs to be trained (or retrained) for 21 days to react to the stimuli for matters of the emotional mind to stick into the old head.... hang in there and it will work.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Keep coming here or to your T for the support you need during this time.

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Old May 19, 2006, 04:16 PM
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Old May 19, 2006, 04:51 PM
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21 days huh?
Have gone less then one without cutting.
But, 21 days...I am going to try.
I still want to cut.
It seems like it is the one release I have without actually taking all of me away.
But, at the same time I know it is not what I want to do.
Thanks Rhap, Lex and PL for supporting me.
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Old May 19, 2006, 11:31 PM
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Have you tried ice....
I hope the rubber band thing works for you. It never helped me much but ice worked well. IT's probably a bit different for everyone.
Just hang in there. You can make it
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Old May 21, 2006, 01:11 PM
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UGGGG!
Needing to carry the rubberband in my wallet now because I am NOT wanting to keep cutting but it is all I think about!
This sux!
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Old May 21, 2006, 06:41 PM
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Food for Thought -

HEALING comes when the present is hated more than the fear.... when the evil that keeps one captive is despised enough to rid life of it.

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Old May 21, 2006, 08:43 PM
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Very interesting thought Rhap.
I am going to mull that over.
It seems to be so clear and yet so vague for me all at the same time.
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Old Jun 18, 2006, 04:59 AM
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hi,ive tried the rubberband trick,it didnt really work for me either.i dont really have any answers because,
im looking for answers myself.but,i wanna let u
know,i support u.
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Old Jun 18, 2006, 11:37 AM
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the rubberband,unfortunately, hasn't given me much relief when the urges are VERY strong, but has helped during times when I can feel myself just starting to thin about cutting. glad it's helping somewhat, with your urges When Snapping the Rubberband isn't enough!!!!
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Old Jun 19, 2006, 02:17 PM
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Yeah, rubber band isn't my savior.
I have decreased over the past few days.
Remembering each time I begin to cut that it is like my abuser hurting me again.
I guess it just takes time.
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