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Any other preventions??

kathrynHW
kathrynHW
Ive tried using the rubber band round my wrist, drawing red lines , writing, drawing, painting, talking, doing everything i can think of to stop myself from doing it, but they dont seem to work.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest any other ones, or a way to hide the scars, as i seem to feel so much more better if i cut/scratch my wrist rather than any other body part.

Thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
have u tried holding an ice cube in ur hand til it melts it burns. or hold it on ur wrist. to cover ur cuts i normally just wear long sleeves to keep them covered and it seems to work 4 me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was going to suggest ice also, if you're a blood person puting red food coloring in an ice tray (if you use them) might help...
deleted_user
deleted_user
i wear a sweatband.
its like an accessory so no one questions it.
and i agree with the ice comments, especially as they dnt tend to leave scarring.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ice helps some people.
Google alternatives for self injury and you will come up with tons of stuff.
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