Instead of cutting

[Miscer]

do something productive? Take your mind off it?

[Sapphire]

They are both good suggestions and can be very useful in beating it before you get in too deep and in putting it off when you are in this vicious cycle.

[antimonic]

do something productive? Take your mind off it?

How simple are you? do you really think its that easy for some people? stop being retarded and try giving some USEFUL advice.

[BuryYourFlame]

This was actually reasonable advice, a lot of people find that doing something to distract them from feelings of self-harm helps. For example painting or drawing or reading.

[Miscer]

How simple are you? do you really think its that easy for some people? stop being retarded and try giving some USEFUL advice.

ok, instead of going on an internet forum and asking for help, get some REAL help? Is that better?

[antimonic]

ok, instead of going on an internet forum and asking for help, get some REAL help? Is that better?

Thats better :D

[dead]

sometimes people need more than just real help, its not like theres a cure.

[Sapphire]

This was actually reasonable advice, a lot of people find that doing something to distract them from feelings of self-harm helps. For example painting or drawing or reading.That's what I was trying to get at.

ok, instead of going on an internet forum and asking for help, get some REAL help? Is that better?And yes that is better than the first post. Nothing can substitute for help provided by a recognised professional.

[Sapphire]

Self harm isn't an objective act.
It is a coping mechanism and therefore is completely subjective.
Each person has their own limits as to what they can and can't cope with in adaptive and positive ways.
One persons mountain is anothers molehill.

[kt2369]

i just keep myself busy by doing anything. taking care of pets, calling a close friend, texting someone you can trust, go outside, exercise, listen to music