Self-Injury Support Group
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I have just cut my stomach just wondered whats the best thing to clean it with as the usual stuff is stinging more than normal
EmmaammE
I jsut clean my cuts with clean water from the tap. DOnt no if thats the right thing to do or not. It still hurts tho.
deleted_user
yeah give it ago TCP is hurting like f**k
deleted_user
it kinda depends on the cut... like, if its really deep its best not to put peroxide or anything on it to clean it. your best bet no matter what is soap and water and then covering it up... maybe usin neosporin or something.
deleted_user
salt water will clean anything properly 1 teaspoon to a pint, then put on a cream that has a local anesthetic like germolene or savlon ect this will stop it hurt5ing and stop infection if its deep cover it or go to your doc.
deleted_user
I bought this saline Wound Wash that I use on new piercings, and it doesn't sting at all. Sometimes I might use antibacterial soap too
deleted_user
If it's available where you live, Band-Aid Hurt-Free Antiseptic Wash worked really well for me. It doesn't burn and it cleans the cut really well. Soap and water would also work well. Good luck :)
deleted_user
well what i do, is make sure the blade is very clean as well as the skin im about to cut before hand,although im sure from a medical point of view its best to clean the qound once made.
deleted_user
Luke warm water,dont ever use peroxide.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
