Needing Some Support

[usedtobewannabe]

I've been trying not to cut lately but it's been so hard! I don't want leg scares and I don't want to hide my arms, anyone have some support?:confused:

[anonymous53]

It's not worth it. Try listening to some music and burning incense. Maybe go for a run.

[Blujay]

The best way to put off your urges is to distract yourself, like Rob said. When you feel the need to cut get up and do something else. Make yourself busy. Don't give yourself the time for it. Put yourself near other people who'll notice if you get up and leave. Call someone, maybe.
And you seem to understand the results of cutting... wearing jeans and long sleeves during the summer is full of major suckage. xP And scars will stay with you. You'll have to explain them for years. You'll never fully recover. It's not something anyone wants; the rush of 10 minutes won't be worth the pain you feel for years after. Stay strong. Don't cut. ):

[Fiction]

Have you tried using elastic bands? Get an elastic band and snap it against your wrist when you feel like you want to cut. it doesn't get rid of the urge but it can make it more bearable.

As the others have said use distractions. It can be anything.

[SimSailorNick]

Eat ice cream :D

[Love.Hate]

Use different distractions to help you. There are loads out there, find something that works for you... maybe writing, doing exercise, drawing, pampering, listening to music. Absolutely anything to differ your mind thinking about self harm.

Im glad your trying not to do it, its not worth it.