How can you stop an urge??

[XxNINJAxX]

Hey, in the last couple of weeks I didn't cut but know I have the urge to cut again but if I cut my parents will know they check me everyday. But I just need to know a sutible way to stop.

[xXoblivionXx]

Every person copes differently. Try going for a run or listening to music, try to distract yourself.

[VictoriaGotaSecret]

Hey, in the last couple of weeks I didn't cut but know I have the urge to cut again but if I cut my parents will know they check me everyday. But I just need to know a sutible way to stop.

i hope you dont mind me asking, but where do/did you cut?

[XxNINJAxX]

I try to restrict it to only my left fore arm but the when I have no room the other arm then the legs.

[Mortal Coil]

Well, what I do is I make a slashing motion with my fist against whenever I feel the need to cut, so that it's like punching your arm, almost. Good luck!

[MemoriesLost]

I always call someone- anyone who can make me laugh, or even smile. I talk to them and eventually the urge goes away and I leave in a better mood.

[XxAssasiNxX]

I always call someone- anyone who can make me laugh, or even smile. I talk to them and eventually the urge goes away and I leave in a better mood.

yeh mason. this is wat i do. or i eat a tub of ice cream while watching a movie. thats allways fun :)

[Lolli]

I use the butterfly method.
> draw a butterfly where you want to cut
> write a name underneath (names of people you could never hurt is normally best)
> if you cut the butterfly dies

I find this most effective if the name you write is a person you can talk freely too then you can show them the butterfly is alive and stops you wanting to cut because if u kill the butterfly they will know.

[sms22]

You should find some kkind of fun thimg you love to distract yourself from cutting. Good luck :)

[Klaudiax]

I had an urge for about 2 days, had to find some way to distract myself. Find something that works for you like music or films.

[RedViper]

What helped me was listening to music and being around friends a lot. Any distraction can help.