My Way.

[Malcolm Tucker]

Ho-k, I used to, and still do dig my nails into my thumbs, and sometimes it bleeds, a little but it still does. Now last week or so I started clawing my nails into my forearm. But worse of all, last night, I fell on the stairs and that got me pretty pissed off, so I went into my room, holding my head in pain, and saw something on my shelf. My compass for maths. It is super sharp. And I took it and cut myself on the forearm 2 times, no blood. no scar. no cut, just a scratch but I liked it. I felt a release. I am tempted again. I know it will get worse as school starts again. I hate it. Not school. Just most of the people there. So much stress. Being honest I can see myself in 2 weeks time with some scars on my arms. I know it.

Sorry I just needed to tell someone.

[Crystal-Clear]

Ah compasses are pure evil inventions, who ever decided they shud have a sharp implement, should be hit over the head!
*Hug* Avoid the temptation, althoug that is easier said than done.
One thing you can do is when you have the blade above your arm, and your going to cut, and stop and think about it before you actually do it. Think of reasons not too.
Or I read somewhere (can't remember where) one theory that can work is when you want to cut, just say to yourself 'I'll do it ten minutes' and then just keep repeating that to yourself like 'I'll do it in a bit', over and over until the urges fade.
Or theres the good old distractions, if its anger thats your trigger, perhaps play a violent game, or something like that, for example Prince of Persia, and then bash the hell out of everything. (Of course try not to break the joy pad in the process lol).

And with people at school, just ignore them as best as you can, they aren't worth a single scar.

Ummm I can't think of much else to say really, just stay strong, and try your best.

[steven]

if you are looking for games for any type of comfort... might i suggest the Nintendo Wii? its a wireless game that most of you have probably heard about... and you would be able to go as mad as you want with movement aswell as beating the crap of others (i have not actually got one so i dont know what you can do with them) but otherwise i would suggest a good violent game, like pronce of persia as above, or any of the Grand Theft Auto series... where you can also cheat and get infinite health n just torch the whole god damn place with a flamethrower... that calms me down abit... or you could get a minigun and shoot everyone who comes near you :) ... something else that might help, listen to some lively music that you like, for me its Mika - Love today or Mika - Big Girls you are beautiful, or any other mika song for that matter lol (mika is mint lol) but music can help loads,

tbh i used to feel the exact same thing, hating school, in the end i became a total online-computer freak, the game i used to go online was Command and Conquer, it had a good community and i knew loads of people that i got along with really well, so, if you do turn out to get stressed over people at school, then games are ok if its online and a good community, and ofcourse, a game that you like...

Steve

[Axellance]

At the monet a small scratch seems like nothing, and you may be thinking whats one cut i can always stop. The truth is you always think you have it under controll untill you find yourself unable to go through a day without cutting, and you will wonder why you even started. Trust me you dont want to go down that road, it gets so scary and do hard to stop. Your still at a point where it will not be incredably difficult to get under controll, so u really need to take care of this before it becomes more and more difficult to stop. You dont want to make that first cut it will be one of your worst decisions ever. Like i said GET THIS UNDER CONTROLL WHILE U STILL CAN!!!!!!!

It is really good to find things to distract yourself with. I usually come on here and talk to people when i get an urdge to cut, it would probably help you. When u are angry just take your anger out on a pillow or something. I started with a math compass to (which really weirded me out when i read this, but has little to do with what im saying). You seem to be wanting to self harm out of anger and frustration, so it might also be good to call a good friend or a relitive, you dont necicarally have to tell them, but speaking to them will probably help you calm down. Theres always going to be people around that upset you that's a part of life, so you just have to ignore those people and try not to take the things they say and do to heart because if u always take these things to heart you may never be happy.

You dont need to be sorry thats what where here for!!!

[brokenfaerie]

its tempting i know but the more you do it the more you'll want it and it will progress till you need cuts so deep they won't bleed at first, all you'll is purple and then it will take hours to get it to quit bleeding and you'll need stiches. it gets bad. i got to the point where i had to see that bright purple gaping wound with no blood until i felt satisfied. get out while you still can! please!!

[Techno Monster]

Stop now before it gets worse i stabbed the area my thumb and index finger last year It just grows over time.