Advice on how to stop self-harming
moo-moo-muke (on tumblr) asked: "Any advice on how to stop cutting?:/"
Well, I do not really know how to give advice on this. But I can try and I’m sorry if none of this works.
The first time I cut myself I completely slashed both my forearms. That was a few years ago and thankfully I haven’t done that again (instead my cuts are now just one or two sort-of-deep ones, which isn’t much better but..).
Now these days my cuts are a few months apart, and this is because I have manage to create a sort-of-working system. When I can feel myself slipping back into that mood I hide/move all objects that are available (scissors, razors, compasses etc.). That wy when I fall into the extreme low point and am unmotivated to move, there is nothing within reach that I can cut myself with.
Of course, this is just a short term that works for. A long term solution which I have put into action is replacing cutting with something that is not harmful to me or anyone. I like to draw and write all that I’m feeling in that moment.
This is a great outlet and when I am back to my high point I can look back on the draws/writing and actually laugh at how all those things I was worrying about, and how they really don’t matter. That way when I fall back I am conscious to the nonsense that filled me before.
You can do all this too, and it really works. But if not you could try this:
Link: http://xbustedxmcflyx.tumblr.com/post/90600111000/any-advice-on-how-to-stop-cutting
