[marytriquetra]

I used to cut a few years ago, and then slipped into cutting again not that long ago. I pulled myself back from these hard times, but right now I feel like I am going to slip back in to old habits... I found myself desperately scratching my arms in work tonight and I realised upon inspection that it was red and there were marks the whole way up it. Then when i got home all I wanted to do was cut, but I didn't. I still have that feeling, like something needs let out of my arm, like i need to cut it to feel relief but I don't want to let myself down again. Is there any way that people have found stops themselves from getting back into self harm?

[ickydog2006]

Going back to lists of what to do instead, helps me some

[Sannah]

Do you understand what is causing your urges right now to SI?

[mazing]

How are you doing? I know it was a while ago that you posted this but just wanted to say that distraction is always good. Go back to the things that make you feel happier and distract you from the urges. Examples could be walking, writing, drawing, curling up with a good book or movie. Anything that can help until the urges begin to pass.

I personally found writing to be fantastic, and then destroying it. Allowed me to get my feelings out and then let them go along with the paper. That or a really good movie - allowed me to cry and show my frustrations in a healthy way.

Hang in there The urges always begin to pass in time.