Getting Urges to cut my self

[SEA_GULL]

in grade 6 i started to cut myself, I got the urge to cut my self when people didn't listen to me, something went wrong or because other people cut them selves, i used to do it class (without people knowing) with scissors. from my wrist to my elbow used to be covered with cuts. in grade 8 i slowly stopped.

Now i'm getting those urges again and i'm scared that ill start again...

[Oblivion]

Cut something else, like a pillow. Think about something else, maybe watch TV or go to slep. Get your mind off it, and do another activity.

[Renegade.]

Hey. Getting urges is normal, and they're tough to deal with, but not impossible. What kinds of things have you done in the past to try and deal with urges? Distracting yourself is always an important thing to do. When you feel like cutting, do something to occupy yourself. Call a friend, take a walk, read a book, go online, write, etc. Anything you ever enjoy doing. If you ever get to the point where distractions just aren't working, try some alternatives. Run cold water over your arms, draw with red marker on your arm where you want to cut, anything like that. A lot of those things can get your mind off of cutting and also provide a bit of the same relief that you may feel when you self harm. Best of luck.