I got 2 tattoos. One that says hope on one wrist and one that says love on the only. They are to remind me that people love me and really do care and that there is hope for me and that I will get through my struggles.

they do help

i got a tattoo on my wrist, it stops me from cutting because i don't want to wreck it.

i love going to get new ones or my old ones touched up i just close my eyes and pretend im cutting and it helps alot

I love tattoos and gave myself several when I was in my teens. I hope to get several more proffesionally done in the near future. It is a positive expereince that relieves the urge to SI and does not give the guilt that comes with SI.

It takes some of the edge off, but I've found that they're addictive.

tattoos really help. they help relieve stress and can make you look and feel good.

tattooing over scars maybe an option i think it will help me stop.

HELPED ALOT>

Just a more conventional type of emotional release...but if I got a tattoo every time I wanted to cut, my whole body would be covered! The other downside is that getting a tattoo takes planning so when one is in self destuct mode, you tend to want instant gratification, i.e. pain