Trying to Stay Cut-Free

[amscramhick]

I haven't cut in two months. I have to go to my mom's house every weekend and it is very stressful. My schedules only been this way for two weeks so far. But when I'm around my mom, my sister, my mom's boyfriend, and his son, it makes me want to break a razor or handheld pencil sharpener and slice the hell out of my arm. I cry all the time when I'm over there, and I go back to feeling depressed and angry. Two months ago, my boyfriend saved me. From myself.. He is the reason I've stayed cut-free so long, and I don't want to break my promise to him. He gives me a reason not to, and I don't want to break my promise. Is there anything I can do to make the urge go away? I'm going to my mom's house tonight and I KNOW I'm going to want to dig a razor into my skin this weekend. I can try to fight it, but I don't know how long I can hold myself off..

[Mutibann]

Things that help me:

Chewing gum
loud music(loud enough to feel it)
snapping a rubber band on my arm
talking to people
video games

Stay strong. You'll get through this.

[RustyRockets]

Hi Amscram

Have you tried using the Non-selfharm Calendar on the forum? I've found that sometimes keeping a record of my progress and seeing how others are doing can be really helpful! Good luck and keep it up :)

[RakshaMalayka]

I know how you feel sweetie. Its the same for me with my family. I listen to alot of music extremely loudly and go sit in the hall away from sharp objects. Its a hard fight and honestly you've been doing alot better than me, and you can always call me if you want to and/or need someone to talk to.