
Self-Injury Support Group
Whether you or someone you know or love struggles with self-injury, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, meet others going through the same, and get advice on how to stop. Working together, we can help find alternative coping skills to reduce the urge to self-harm.

helpmestopplz
my cuts are so itchy i cant scratch them tho cuz that hurts does anyone know how to get them to stop itching please im goin insane

EmmaammE
put some cream on them, i dunno anti septic or sudo cream is good

deleted_user
Try cleaning it with anti-bacterial ointment or hydrogen peroxide. That should have relieve it some. Hope it stops soon :)

deleted_user
I forgot to add, maybe try a bag with ice? The cold might relieve it as well.

deleted_user
Know what you mean..mine too..Wash them out real good and try antibiotic cream and cover for awhile..One of my cuts is really infected right now so I know your pain..Good Luck and take care

helpmestopplz
thanks for the advice

deleted_user
well itching is a good sign actually... it is a healing part. I dont know what all you can do, I just try to not itch them because people look at me like i have some type of skin disorder..lol Good luck though
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