Urges

[Kaya]

So...the longer I go without SHing, the more I wanna do it.



How do I stop the urges?

[georgiamay]

To stop getting them? I don't know. But resisting is a very strong possibility.

here's a link to a site that has a lot of useful tips. I would write them out myself, but the list is just as good.

So click here for distractions, try a variety of them to see which ones work best for you :) (http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/PDF/Self-Harm%20Distractions%20and%20Alternatives%20FINAL.pdf)

[whereismymind]

Try to avoid thinking about it. I usually watch comedy or go out for a walk or anything that gets me away from SH'ing till the urge goes away

[Love.Hate]

I dont think the urges will ever fully go away.
But like georgia and liam said Use distractions.
Or other forms of pain e.g the snapping a elastic band on your wrist.
Try not to think about it x

[Mike321]

Try to keep your mind off it, distract yourself with whatever you can.
Have a look at the link Georgia posted.
I dont think the urges can completley go away, but keep resisting them, its not worth it, even if it feel good at the time
Keep fighting them

[georgiamay]

Have a look at the link Kathy posted.


I'm not Kathy :P

But yeah, it has a lot of useful techniques, so at least a few of them are bound to work.

[Mike321]

I'm not Kathy :P

But yeah, it has a lot of useful techniques, so at least a few of them are bound to work.

Sorry!
I scrolled down to quick to see who it was
I've changed it now

[georgiamay]

Sorry!
I scrolled down to quick to see who it was
I've changed it now

lol, it's ok :D I suppose I could forgive you... this time :O
No seriously, it's ok :)

[Mike321]

Thank you :)

[Kaya]

Thanks everyone!!! :]