[mmort]

Why is it that cutting gives me such a release. I do not want to cut but it fills so good.
Can anyone help me . I need to turn it off. My pdoc is trying different meds.but so far that has not worked. I have tried different things but that is just masking the problem
I am bipolar so I guess this is a side effect.

[the abyss]

i did it out of self hatred, you may have to find your trigger.
but people have stopped by using an elastic band hurts like hell if you do it enough.
putting all your cutting implements in a small box covered in pictures of all those that you love, so that you have to look at all those that care about you before opening the box .
also finding the inner child inside you, we all have one when we were pure and innocent ,and when you are about to cut you think of this inner child and see them in your mind, and ask the question "would you cut this innocent child ?".
also hypnotherapy can help to change peoples mind sets.
take care

[tealBumblebee]

From what i've learned on here, cutting releases endorphins and stuff that make you feel good. It's likely true because it really shouldn't feel as good as it does.

Like Abyss said, you first need to identify your trigger - whats causing you to want to do it in the first place. When you're in the moment try to place your finger on why you want to cut, what initiated those feelings, how cutting helps to fix those feelings etc.

One way that people suggest stopping to cut is through the rubber band method (where you wear a rubber band on your wrist and snap it against your skin whenever you feel the urge to cut). I've done it before, it works to an extent, but my problem was I work in a hospital and taking gloves on and off - I kept losing the rubberbands. I would start off with like six and leave with maybe one.

Another popular suggestion is the use of ice cubes - holding on to them/squeezing them until the cold stings/burns.

I think the biggest way that works for me is distraction. When I feel the urge really bad, sometimes i'll pick up the phone and call a friend to catch up, or watch a show i've never seen, baking works great for me, or simply leave the house/your tools and get some fresh air (such as a walk, running errands, taking the kids to the park, etc.) It's not fool proof - doesn't always work - but it gives me other ways to occupy my time/space so that the urges have time to pass.

I know you have a pDoc, but do you have a T that you can talk to as well? To perhaps help you work through your feelings?

Either way, good luck & (hugs)!!!