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A rubber band (in some regions known as a binder, elastic band, lacker band or gumband) is a short length of rubber and latex formed in the shape of a loop. Such bands are typically used to hold multiple objects together. For the treatment of self-injury, snapping a rubber band is an alternate method of creating a shar... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Self-Injury | 1645 |
56% |
| Depression - Teen | 6 |
50% |
| Trichotillomania (Hair ... | 2 |
0% |
| Anxiety | 3 |
100% |
| Eating Disorders | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 56% (1673
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has worked. sometimes its not enough and its not the relief im looking for.
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I try to avoid this method because I think its still self harm in a really small way. The last time I tried it I don't think it did a whole lot for me.
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no. when i use the rubber bands its because i have nothing else. and even then i use mi finger nails.
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works but doesn't get out the anger with it
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this doesnt work for me, bc i snap too hard and leave welps
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i use rubber bands when i have really bad days where i want to cut. and it gives me the feeling of cutting without the scars and stuff. it works but i wouldnt say it is the healthiest way of dealing with the self injury issue.
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The snapping on my wrist makes it easier to cope with the "need" to cut. It doesn't feel as good, but it distracts me from the thoughts.
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It worked until I did it until I bled, and a teacher said I was self-harming and sent me to the office.
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This helps out a lot.
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it work before but... it stoped working...
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