Tempted :[

[babyskela]

So my boyfriend of 8 months left me. He didnt even say he was he just started ignoring me, if i was normal it wouldnt affect me so much, but he was the only one i had left. Obviously he just got sick of my problems.
I havent been truly happy for 7 months and I want to cut so badly, just cut cut cut.
Has anyone got anything for distractions or anything? I really don't want to do it but I don't know what else I can do to cope.
thanks in advance.

[MadManWithaBox]

play an extremely good video game
watch a film or tv program that cheers you up
write lists - topp ten bands and why, top ten films and why, top ten tv shows and why etc etc
talk to people on msn or other communicator about somehting unrelated to SH to take your mind, maybe even somehting silly or pointless. pm me if you're that stuck.

[Rutherford The Brave]

A job or accomplishing a goal. My girlfriend fiance of more than two years, and I just broke up a while ago and I moved out west to fufill a a lifetime career goal of mine. I joined the job, jumped on a boat and in three days worked alot but made a boat load of money (Pun intended) It wasnt until I was on my way back did I really pay attention to it

[MadManWithaBox]

oh i thought you meant a temporary soluotion just for tonight.then i agree with native rose, having a job, or a goal, or having a job with a goal, is the best thing. for me for example, one of the reasons wehy i haven't tried to commit suicuide in the past 7 months is due to the fact i signed up for the army. getting up in the morning and saying to yourself, om, im gonna achive this today, and then achiving it is excellent distraction and gives a sense of well earned accomplishment. takes your mind right off it

[MysticalBurrito]

Originally Posted by dying lullaby
1. Call some one you know you can talk to and talk about your feelings. It's bad to hold them inside.
2. Bite on something malleable (something close to the feel of skin).
3. Remember that some one loves you (if you cant think of anyone who would love you think of me).
4. Kick something.
5. Scream as loud as you can. No holding back!
6. Eat your favorite food.
7. Watch your favorite TV show or a comedy.
8. Think of something hilarious and laugh your head off (even if afterward you feel stupid just laugh!).
9. Cuddle with your favorite stuffed animal.
10. Buy a cheap pillow and take all your anger/emotion out on it.
11. Surf the web ( look at some funny sites).
12. Listen to music (not angry music).
13. Make weird faces at yourself in the mirror until your face hurts and then laugh at how funny you looked.
14. Listen to other peoples problems and try to help them (sometimes it makes your problem seem like just one rain drop on your windshield where as before it seemed like millions).
15. Think of ways to get out of your next test in school.
16. Every time you lose blood think of your blood being the one in the world you love more than any thing else (I doubt you wanna lose them).
17. Think of ways to eliminate your angry/fear/depression/or whatever it is that makes you cut.
18. Write a journal instead of bleeding blood bleed the words you want to say but never could except inside your head.
19. Go to websites like this and look for things like this just to keep you occupied and prepared for the next time you have an urge thats too unbearable to withstand.
20. Draw on yourself with red washable marker (looks like blood).
21. Put warm red colored water on where ever you want to SI (makes it look and feel like blood).
22. Talk to a complete stranger and tell them your secrets just to get them off your chest.
23. Snap a rubber band against your wrist.

These work or just try using a hobbie like running/baseball/basketball/what-not ect

[dstnyisurs]

Grab some friends and just have an all-girls night. No guys allowed. If none of your friends are up for a slumber party, then grab some cousins or some of your parents friends kids. Have an old fashioned slumber party. It's silly and you feel good by the end of it too.
If you're in an area for parties, go out and party your heart out. Just dance - whatever you do. Meet some new people, enjoy yourself, and just have a night of not giving a wad of Bazooka what anyone else thinks.
Try a local youth center if God is an option. They can be a lot of good, clean, positive fun and offer a place where you can just relax and hang with kids your age who will hopefully try their best to get to know you and accept you (if they're being good little christians).
You can talk to me if you need it as well. I'm here for you.
Much love. (:

[Project Delta]

Just to add a few, some things like
Draw
Music
Something thrilling
singing
screaming :)

hope this helped a little

[babyskela]

thanks everyone xx

[ylllek nivyer]

listen to angry music. feeling angry is better than feeling depressed and numb. at least, in my opinion. punch and cut other things, just not yourself.