Basically it means that you spring a rubber band on your wrist so you feel the painful sting. I guess it works for some, although I never found it affective b/c it only made me want more, it was only a tease.

Sometimes it's more than wanting to feel pain--I can't stop until I see blood.

Anyone else out there have an experience to share?

i'm like you - need the blood to make it real. i need to scar myslef too, but for more complex reasons. i know rubber bands work for some though

Don't work for me, but sometimes it can give you the control not to cut...or so I've heard...if only it was that easy *sigh*

It never worked for me, honestly. I'd do 3-4 rubber bands at a time, and I just got nasty welts and bruises. I feel the same way as pc46: I never felt satisfied until I saw blood.

It may work for some people, but not for me. Find what works for you (as long as it's positive) and stick to it.

those who actually get any compfort in rubberbanding I credit. I've tried it and it did nothing for me at all. I got a few weldts at times but it wasnt the same, and you aren't really supposed to be doing that to harm anyway its supposed to be s reminder type thing.

However sometimes I do that drawing red lines on where ever it is you cut. I like drawing on myself anyway so it kindda helps. And the quick pressure of the tip of the pen can feel like a razor in a way.

Thanks for all your replies!

I was just thinking of trying the rubber band intead of cutting. Blood isn't my thing--pain is.