I feel the same way about my scars and when I cut. The only difference is is that I don't want to stop just yet. You could try talking about it with people or writing. Maybe even some type of hitting sport, like boxing? Get your feelings out.

If you like watching blood, try putting red food coloring on your skin. I didn't think it would work, but it actually works surprisingly well. It kind of tricks my brain into thinking that I actually cut, so I get some relief from it as well.

Also, comedy. Watch something funny -- a show, movie, even a short youtube clip if you don't have a lot of time.

Cutting is a way to show my inner pain...and Im in alot so I cut alot, I "know" I need to stop, so Im just trying to stay REALLY busy. I walk play w/ my animal Im doing self help workbooks, day tx anger man. classes anything to stop I hope it works... For myself and ANYONE else

OH and as far as the scars I look at mine and want to throw up...what have I done to my body w/o feeling it what have I done and way....all because of them

Likeclouds- the only reason I want to stop is because of the scars and because I feel half crazy doing it. If it weren't for the scars and the questions from people, I would cut all the time. I know it's not right but I crave it. If I could afford therapy I would get it. But it's just too expensive. I am going to try the food coloring, or marker. I'll give anything a try.

Thank you so much for your advice.

xo HarryPotter - I've tried the physical sports, unfortunately nothing satisfies like cutting. ..

I took up Karate. I got into therapy. I am currently trying to find a list of things to do instead of cutting. When I do I will post it.

Thank you LittleOne

Isn't it funny how we would never dream of cutting or hurting those we love, yet we HAVE to do it to ourselves?

Because it's pain we can/could control.

I don't feel half crazy doing it. I dont feel crazy at all when I do it. It's after that amazing high when you get up and your head hits reality and I realize im psychotic. Do you run or are active? I never did, and I have asthema. so when I run its like punishing my body. Get on a tread mill and set it for 9 mph and just run. set a goal of -mins and keep it. run until you hit it. dont feel better? keep going. I never ran, then I ran a half a mile in 2:30 when my boyfriend broke up with me over the phone when I was at a modeling competition.

Fors21berg I know just how you feel and I also stop to watch the blood running down . Bout the scars well I sually find something stupid to say like I went hiking, camping, rckclibing, fell, ANYTHING that I can come up with and just change the topic asap. Now when I feel like cutting I have my best friend on speed dial and he knows all about me so all he does is talk to me and try to mae mefeel btter or forget about cutting. It doesnt always work but it may help. also you can try holding an ice cube, I havent tried it yet but I hear it may help. And if yu need ANYTHING you can come talk to me!

Try sports or running, whenever i want to cut i run until i can't think straight anymore, holding an ice cube to your skin, drawing, talking to ppl (keeping it all to yourself makes the weight feel bigger), and music. Those are just some of the methods i use. If you want to talk anytime im here.