I can't cut--help me

[Hallie]

I really really really need to cut right now but i know I can't because it will be really bad--I don't know if I'll be able to stop myself from going too deep this time. Things are really bad. Shit has gone down. Everything has changed. I really want to cut but I know I can't because I don't know if I'll be able to stop myself at all. I'm terrified. Please help. Anyone.

[Seemyheart]

Relax, well try to, ok?
I know what you're feeling, try to distract yourself in any way you can. Read a book. Draw. Listen to music. Exercise.

I'm here if you want to talk. I always felt like it was more bearable when I had someone there for me.

[Croconaw]

Can you do something to distract yourself from it? You can talk to one of us here. :)

[Babs]

I know it's hard to resist. I just relapsed after bein clean for 10 months. and I feel awful. but it's not about me, I just want you to know you're not alone. you'll slip up sometimes and that's fine. just try to stay strong.

[Tarannosaurus]

I really really really need to cut right now but i know I can't because it will be really bad--I don't know if I'll be able to stop myself from going too deep this time. Things are really bad. Shit has gone down. Everything has changed. I really want to cut but I know I can't because I don't know if I'll be able to stop myself at all. I'm terrified. Please help. Anyone.

:hug: do your best to resist, but if you slip up try not to feel too bad you can always start again. You need to find a different outlet to release the urges such as running, screaming into a pillow, snapping an elastic band off your wrist, drawing on yourself with red marker, etc. Distractions are good too, but if you don't release your urge to self harm you may end up cutting again. Good luck :)