[Christina79]

So not exactly on the topic of depression but on a very similar topic- self harm. During the past year I have been struggling with cutting and in the past months it's gotten very bad to the point where I needed to throw out what I was using. But now I have nothing and I have more urges than ever and I'm stuck. What can I do to subside the urges? (I'm only 15 by the way)

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Immerse your head in VERY cold water (no joke).
Do vigorous exercise (at least 20 minutes with your heart rate up)
Listen to comedy (pandora) or watch a movie that is OPPOSITE of your current emotion.

It may sound simplistic. But it can help.

BTW - all stolen from my DBT therapy.

[RunningInTheRain]

These things have worked for me:

-Snap a rubber band on your wrist (not too hard).
-"Cut" with red pen or marker (test it on your finger or something first to make sure it will wash off!).
-The Butterfly Project (google it! It's pretty cool).
-Draw or write stuff, such as quotes, where you want to cut.
-Watch funny YouTube videos.
-Count how many hours/days/weeks/months it has been since the last time you cut. Remind yourself how much you want to make it to the next milestone!
-Have a goal, like, if I make it until June 1st without cutting then I'll celebrate by going out to eat. Then set a new goal!

I hope these help. Good luck!