Broke 2 1/2 day streak. Feeling like crap

[Twistember]

I finally told one of my kind of distant friends that I cut. I trust her, and we don't see each other that often. That's why I picked her. After I told her, I didn't cut the rest of the night. Then I didn't cut at all the next day. Then I was okay this morning until about 5 ish. I was sitting in my room painting a picture trying to get my mind off the urge. I finished painting, then I just sat there and stared at the bag I keep my blade in. I sat there for about 30 minutes just staring at it. Then I couldn't handle it anymore. I cut my hand and my finger. Now that I've had time to think about it, I feel like crap. What if I had just resisted for a few more minutes? The urge could have been gone. How do I get rid of this feeling without cutting? I've been trying the rubber band thing lately. But right now it's not doing any good. :confused: :(

[anonymous53]

What I do when I feel the need to cut, I take a long shower, light some incense..turn off the lights and close my eyes. Also try going for a run.

[HandheldOutlaw]

I tie red ribbons around the places that I want to cut. I don't know why it helps me, but it does. Also, exercise tends to help me as well.
I hope you find something helpful. xx

[Fiction]

As Rob said, long showers help. Especially really hot, but not hot enough to cause damage, or really cold showers. The other thing you could try is ice. You press ice onto where you want to cut, and it hurts without causing any damage.

It sounds like you've got painting which is a good distraction, and anything else like this :)