Self-Injury Support Group

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deleted_user
deleted_user
So i have a friend who also cuts and she went to see a new councillor today. the woman said to my friend that next time she feels the need to cut then she should use a big red marker pen and scribble or draw on herself or use red paint and drip it or paint it on herself. Has anyone else heard of or tried this? does it help? it just seems a little lame to me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Didn't work for me... but... red dye in ice could work, it hurts if you squeeze ice or hold it on your veins and as it melts it kind of looks like blood
deleted_user
deleted_user
hmm...i have never heard of that, but dont see what the point would be?

i have been told to use ice or rubber bands...it works pretty good at first...but its not the same...
deleted_user
deleted_user
hmm, i see how that could work, in theory, might give it a go, will let u no!
deleted_user
deleted_user
ive tried the drawing on my arms but it doesnt always work...ive never tried the red paint thing but that sounds quite gud n i mite giv that a go!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
well, let me know if it works for you!
wolfrkm18
wolfrkm18
For me, there is no getting around it. It dosn't help to think or visualize me cutting. I need that feel of pain to get rid of my need. Nothing else can take that feeling away other than cutting.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i have heard of this it depends on whether it is seeing the blood that releives it or whether its the pain afterwards that helps, if it is the sight of the blood then yes it will help but if it is the pain then try and use lots of ice cubes in your mouth and chew them you can take your anger out that way, it is helping my daughter at the moment
helpmestopplz
helpmestopplz
i have tryed drawing and writing on my arms and legs but i just then want to cut them words in
deleted_user
deleted_user
This works with some of my clients. To be honest any thing that might stop you cutting is worth a try.xx
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