[TheTurtleLives]

I started Cutting with blades a week ago my friend went threw my bags and took my blades i managed to stop for 2 days But i began pinching till i bled i try ed ice and the rubber band the rubber band didnt work The ice kinda worked But ow im scratching till i bleed i have scratched my ankles so much they are bleeding a lot. I cant seem to stop Self Injury Please some tips i have tryed so Much and it hurts now from the pain!! I have only been self Injurying 2 weeks and i already feel addicted to inducing the pain!!

[ThisWayOut]

Are you seeing a therapist? It might be helpful to addresses the underlying issues that got you started on the self injury in the first place...
other than that, you can try a crisis line when you feel the need to hurt yourself, they can help talk you through it, or at least come up with a safety plan (that is what I have been doing lately). I also like standing in the rain, but that is weather - dependant. Is there anyone in real life you can reach out to? You told your friend, and she seems to care, can you look to her for some support?
Other things to think about: what is the self injury getting you? Outside of inflicting pain, is it a release? Punishment? Way to ask for help? Does it feel good? If you can figure out what it gets you, can you find another way to get that? I know for me, sometimes it's about releasing pent up emotion. I have found I can get that by being honest with my therapist, or taking to a crisis line... when it's to help with dissociation, a cold shOwer or walking in the rain helps...
if you don't already have a therapist, I would suggest trying to find one, or at least someone safe to talk to.

[celtic.starlite]

Originally Posted by TheTurtleLives

I started Cutting with blades a week ago my friend went threw my bags and took my blades i managed to stop for 2 days But i began pinching till i bled i try ed ice and the rubber band the rubber band didnt work The ice kinda worked But ow im scratching till i bleed i have scratched my ankles so much they are bleeding a lot. I cant seem to stop Self Injury Please some tips i have tryed so Much and it hurts now from the pain!! I have only been self Injurying 2 weeks and i already feel addicted to inducing the pain!!

I believe self injury is an addiction, with that being said, just like any addiction, it is possible to stop. You are not going to change the habit over night, it takes time and patience. If you have a therapist you need to talk to your T about healthy coping habits and start to teach yourself to fall back onto those healthy coping habits. If you don't have a T, I would suggest you try to find one. One healthy coping habit that you could do is self talk. You talk yourself through everything. Let yourself know what you are feeling is only tempory and you will be OK. Remind yourself how you feel after you SI. Another thing you can try, every day write down three things in your life that bring you joy or three positive affirmations. This can help bring you out of the depression which could help with the SI.

Turtle you are strong. You are beautiful. You are smart. I believe in you and I believe you can stop. Big hugs!

Celtic

[TheTurtleLives]

I was suppose to see a outside of school Psychologist but my Mum Decided to cancel because she believes im doing it all for attention...So either i going in secret or i try to help myself, which isn't working and yes my friend helps me a lot....I will try the crisis line next time...Thank you and thank you very much celtic!!

[celtic.starlite]

Turtle, if you need to do it in secrete, then do it in secrete. Find a therapist. Many T's, at least around here, have their email address on the internet, find some T's you might be interested in and email them. Tell them how old you are and what is going on. Let them know your mom thinks you are just doing this for attention so she won't help you get help. See if you can find a T that will work with you. Friends are great help, but they aren't professionals. I don't know, just my opinion.
Big hugs!!

Celtic

[ThisWayOut]

can maybe telling someone at school kinda force your mom into getting you into therapy? I know it sounds manipulative, and it is, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do to get help. If you are unable to find a provider that will work with you without telling your mom, another option is to reach out to someone at school about it. I'm not sure about Australian laws, but in the US, school personnel are mandated to help (sometimes wether or not you ask for it). Just a thought.

[TheTurtleLives]

She 3ound out from the school, she was furios, australian or at least my policy is that if they know you are sucidal or sdlf harming they must tell your parents they are not aloud to let me get outside of school ie therapist with out paremt permissiom :/

[celtic.starlite]

Try Turtle. Don't give out any personal info unless you know the T is willing to help you without telling your parents. That way they can't tell your parents. Call a crisis line and see what they say. You need help and you need to take care of yourself right now.

Hugs,

Celtic

[TheTurtleLives]

Okay Celtic i will try hard!! Thank you

[celtic.starlite]

You ARE trying hard Turtle. Big hugs lil sis!