Rutherford The Brave
April 4th, 2008, 04:18 PM
Personally I dont really like to look over and see someone with scars on their wrist, it makes me upset. Also I know they can't really help it sometimes but I just hate to see people depressed. So I decided to make a list of things that could help you take your mind of cutting or harming youself! I hope you guys find it useful.
Hug a pillow
sure it doesnt seem like its going to help, but if your squeezing that pillow not only can you realese some tension into the pillow. The pillow has some what of a calming effect on people because it is so soft. When all is said and done you can dry your tears and it cradles your head as you put all of this behind you and fall to sleep
Watch TV
Tv is a great way to excape reality, it lets you focus on things such as the new, current events or even the lives of your favorite fictional characters. TV is said to pull you away from your life, so enjoy it guys cause once your mind is off cutting you'll feel calmer and hey you might even have watched that new episode of Scrubs you've been waiting for!
Talk to a friend
This works for many of my friends they call me and talk about their day. Its very simple just give one of your buddies a call and tell them you want to talk. As a friend they will be more than willing to talk to you and one the plus side you can even plan your next weekend!
Do a puzzle
Maybe try to solve a puzzle I.E a rubiks cube,jigsaw,crossword. Puzzles are a great way to take your focus off of cutting and they require alot of your thought process so you might even forget that you were going to cut!
Bake!
I personally enjoy this one, bake something! Cookies,brownies,cakes it doesnt matter. Baking has a great effect on everyone and the end results in something good if you can cook. Also its a great first date for those newly formed couples as it can be romantic :wub: and often times being with significant other can take your mind off of cutting.
Sleep
Nothing better than an afternoon nap and a good nights rest. Just dry your tears and focus on getting to the next day.
Write in a Diary *with some help of dudesweet101
Often times no one is around to talk to. Dont fret! Write your feelings down in a diary! Then when someone is around to talk to you can show them what your wrote. Getting your feelings down on paper might make you feel alot better and sometimes a diary can be like a buddy to those who really need one!
Outdoor Activities
Who doesn't love going outside!? Bring a freind to the beach, go for a walk swim in a pool play frisbee! Doing this outdoors build endorphins that help your body calm down and often times being outside will just make you happy! So go outside and enjoy the day!
I hope some of these helped if you have any suggestions your more than welcome to post them here!
Pressure *suggested by Gwyn Wants out
Often times things get out of hand and well pressure helps ease the pain. Plus Im not exactly saying its a good way to do things but it can be a substitute to cutting, But be careful use pillows and blankets no Iron weights!
Go For a walk * suggested by Michael
Another is to go out and go for a long walk somewhere peaceful. Go and get some fresh air whenever you want to cut. It'll do a power of good.
Play video Games *suggested by Crystal-Clear
Video Games help you take your mind off of reality, some of them are puzzle solving and cause you to think more than you normally do thus taking your mind off of cutting!
Pet an Pet (provided you have one) *suggested by Darthrage
Pets are always happy, no matter what. They just crave the attention and when they are petted they return the favor, they'll take your mind off of cutting.
Hug a pillow
sure it doesnt seem like its going to help, but if your squeezing that pillow not only can you realese some tension into the pillow. The pillow has some what of a calming effect on people because it is so soft. When all is said and done you can dry your tears and it cradles your head as you put all of this behind you and fall to sleep
Watch TV
Tv is a great way to excape reality, it lets you focus on things such as the new, current events or even the lives of your favorite fictional characters. TV is said to pull you away from your life, so enjoy it guys cause once your mind is off cutting you'll feel calmer and hey you might even have watched that new episode of Scrubs you've been waiting for!
Talk to a friend
This works for many of my friends they call me and talk about their day. Its very simple just give one of your buddies a call and tell them you want to talk. As a friend they will be more than willing to talk to you and one the plus side you can even plan your next weekend!
Do a puzzle
Maybe try to solve a puzzle I.E a rubiks cube,jigsaw,crossword. Puzzles are a great way to take your focus off of cutting and they require alot of your thought process so you might even forget that you were going to cut!
Bake!
I personally enjoy this one, bake something! Cookies,brownies,cakes it doesnt matter. Baking has a great effect on everyone and the end results in something good if you can cook. Also its a great first date for those newly formed couples as it can be romantic :wub: and often times being with significant other can take your mind off of cutting.
Sleep
Nothing better than an afternoon nap and a good nights rest. Just dry your tears and focus on getting to the next day.
Write in a Diary *with some help of dudesweet101
Often times no one is around to talk to. Dont fret! Write your feelings down in a diary! Then when someone is around to talk to you can show them what your wrote. Getting your feelings down on paper might make you feel alot better and sometimes a diary can be like a buddy to those who really need one!
Outdoor Activities
Who doesn't love going outside!? Bring a freind to the beach, go for a walk swim in a pool play frisbee! Doing this outdoors build endorphins that help your body calm down and often times being outside will just make you happy! So go outside and enjoy the day!
I hope some of these helped if you have any suggestions your more than welcome to post them here!
Pressure *suggested by Gwyn Wants out
Often times things get out of hand and well pressure helps ease the pain. Plus Im not exactly saying its a good way to do things but it can be a substitute to cutting, But be careful use pillows and blankets no Iron weights!
Go For a walk * suggested by Michael
Another is to go out and go for a long walk somewhere peaceful. Go and get some fresh air whenever you want to cut. It'll do a power of good.
Play video Games *suggested by Crystal-Clear
Video Games help you take your mind off of reality, some of them are puzzle solving and cause you to think more than you normally do thus taking your mind off of cutting!
Pet an Pet (provided you have one) *suggested by Darthrage
Pets are always happy, no matter what. They just crave the attention and when they are petted they return the favor, they'll take your mind off of cutting.