Snowflake Relief Project (self-harm recovery idea)

[Magenta]

The idea came to me today during class when I was having a really rough time not cutting. I started using my scissors to cut paper instead... into paper snowflakes! I found this helped me.

The point is to collect your snowflakes as you go along, everyday you don't self-harm. If you slip up, you have to dispose of your snowflakes and start again. Now, if you're like me, you don't want to get rid of them! They're proof of your success in not harming yourself.

http://snowflakereliefproject.weebly.com/

Thought I'd share this with those who were looking for a different and sort of fun way to try and recover. :)

(Approved by Kaius.)

[UnknownError]

Yaay Jo!<3
Imma take part. :D
That means I need to make 60-something snowflakes to catch up. :P

[Magenta]

Haha, there's no real snowflake number requirement. I just did seven today because that was what it took to calm me down. But if you can do 60, go for it! The more you have, the more motivated you might be to not want to have to destroy them!

[Alexithymia]

I like that idea. I might have to steal it. I'm having a tough time not cutting right now.

[Magenta]

It's open to all. :) Plus it's fun!

[Ambrosia]

That's actually a really really cool idea! Very creative! It would be something a therapist would tell you to do! =P

[Magenta]

Haha. I've never had my therapist suggest it but I've heard of art therapy and this seems like something they'd suggest.

[Fiction]

That sounds a really good idea :) I'm the type of person who would forget to make them though :P

[Magenta]

I think you should try, Kathy! It'd be fun!

[Alexithymia]

*nodnod* You should try Kathy. You might forget them sometimes, but oh well.

[Bath]

I'll try it... [:

[Magenta]

So I failed at following my own rules but I figured out why. Starting tomorrow, I'm going to fix that.

[Alexithymia]

You can do it, Jo. I know you can.

[Weeping]

That sounds like a great idea, Jo!

:hug:

[TheSleepingInsomniac]

I just made four, it is good distraction.

[FullyAlive]

I think I'll try this! Good idea!

[Magenta]

Glad people are finding it works. Had to shred seven but made one gorgeous one.

[anamcara]

that sounds like a great idea...you could put them in a folder and stuff, your a genius lol :) x

[Love.Hate]

That sounds like a really good idea!
I will try that :)
Thankyouuu

[UnknownError]

LOL I tried to make one, but I failed making the snowflake. :L
Ive actually never made one before! :P

[LittleEpidemic]

Sounds awesome sept i cant make paper snowflakes D:

[TheSleepingInsomniac]

I stuck mine to my wall so it's more work if i cave.

[Magenta]

The site is actually being revamped so that members can actually join the site.

[insanity]

this is such a good idea, I might actually trust myself to use sissors again XD

[Magenta]

Webpage completed and found in my signature and at the beginning of this thread. :)

[HeroesAndCons]

Ima try

[REGRET]

This sounds like a great idea. I'll try this next time I feel the urge to cut.

[Charleigh]

I tried to. But I got halfway through it.
But, I couldnt feel the pain so I cut -.-
Really good idea though Jo! ^^
:hug:

[closed]

Jo, that's great! A nice, positive and creative way not to SH. Gr8 idea! :D

[Kaya]

This is a really good idea. I joined :]

[Charleigh]

Omg Jo I did it! I made a fucking snowflake :'DDD
It helped! Completley distracted me! Ahaaaaa ^^