Instead of

Possible trigger:

carving words into my thigh with a knife

I recently started writing these words on my skin (still my thigh) with a marker. Partially it gives me some of the same relief SI did; on the other hand it doesn't distract me from the feelings that are bothering me the way SI does.

Just wanted to share.

i'm so glad you found an alternative. i know it doesn't feel the same or have quite the same effect, but that's a great and positive step.

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I found that when I was in the very final stages of quitting SI for good,that drawing on my arm, the pattern I wanted to cut, really helped lessen the urge and made me feel better.

It's a method that works.

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[i dont matter]

Whatever works for you (outside of SI) is a good thing.

Personally, I tried this - it did not help; but I know we are all in different places.

[FallingTears]

Glad that works for you Breadfish

I got told (not by my therapist) to go for a run to get the lactic acid BURN that actual matches offer!

I laughed and said, "it happens sometimes at 10 in the night"

Reply: "run on the spot"

I laughed! (On the inside!)

Seriously....... ???

But I've heard pen works for cutting....

Hope it's helping!!

FT

[Fuzzybear]