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.

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converseoleander 03/11/2011

Hey, so the thing that really helps me when I'm having urges to hurt myself is things that are funny, cute, just things that I can find on the internet and use as a distraction.

The one site that rarely ever fails me is youtube. There are so many videos on there that make me smile and in just a minute I'm going to list some for you but theres something I want YOU to do before checking out the videos that help me when I'm down or upset.

I want YOU to list what helps you when your having urges, it can be videos like my list or it can be something not internet related like reading or jogging, etc. Or if you have another website you go to, give us a link. I know I would personally love to hear what you all have to say and to see what helps you guys.

Also I'm hoping that this 'What makes you smile: chain' will help others, maybe you don't have something that distracts you from urges, check out my videos, check out what others have to list. Basically I want this chain to help you, me, and anyone who still has to suffer from urges.

What makes ME smile...

Veggie Tales: I can be your friend (music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT9KF8Revhc&feature=autoplay&list=FLe_CTdvHwdE8&index=31&playnext=2&shuffle=368627

Jack's Mannequin: Swim (music, inspirational)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA8PaIw5gcE&feature=channel_video_title

Meghan Tonjes: This year (music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlty4-wrS1Q

Let's just fall in love again (music)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKtjIi3dF4k

Between the Trees: The way she feels (song about SI)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=751x-Iyargg

Marcel the shell with shoes on (cute comedy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF9-sEbqDvU

Charlie the unicorn (comedy, WARNING: shows a teeny bit of blood at the end)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5im0Ssyyus&feature=related

Meekakitty's youtube channel (blog/comedy)
http://www.youtube.com/user/meekakitty#p/u

HappySlip's youtube channel (blog/comedy)
http://www.youtube.com/user/HappySlip

Hayleyghoover's youtube channel (blog/comedy)
http://www.youtube.com/user/hayleyghoover

CommunityChannel's youtube channel (blog/comedy)
http://www.youtube.com/user/communitychannel

xsullengirlx's youtube channel (SI support)
http://www.youtube.com/user/xsullengirlx

idranktheseawater's youtube channel (SI support)
http://www.youtube.com/user/idranktheseawater

LGBTeen's 's youtube channel (I'm a lesbian... nuff said lol)
http://www.youtube.com/user/LGBTeens

There's some of mine, now tell me yours, lets help each other :) and if you want to check out my youtube or ask me a question on formspring I'll put my links below.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ifiwasmadeofpaper?feature=mhum

http://www.formspring.me/GretaNoble

deleted_user 03/12/2011

what makes me smile is my children, and my friends. i have nothing more important or special than them, and they are the reason i am trying so hard to get well :)
thank you, this post also made me smile.
xx

deleted_user 03/12/2011

i think this is a great idea.

my list isnt as great as yours but i...

watch a livelavalive video. almost all of them make me laugh or at least smile.
http://www.youtube.com/user/livelavalive

spend time w/ my little sister or niece. while my sister is a pain in the butt sometimes, i really love her. she always makes me feel better. i don't get to see my niece as often as i would like to but i smile when i do see her. she gets the biggest smile on her face and screams when she sees me. just thinking about it makes me smile.

curl up under my electric blanket/ put on more layers. and watch a funny show or movie. scrubs or the office are usually my go to shows. (i usually feel the worst during winter)

the next few don't necessarily make me smile or laugh but usually make me feel better.

listen to music. mostly Christian metal-core. i love how loud and (for lack of a better word) angry it sounds. usually underoath is my fav when i want to hurt myself.

draw on myself w/ a pen. lately this has been helping so i've got a lot of stars and words on my arms and legs.

take a hot shower. before i do this one i make sure all the sharp things are out of the room. (learned that one the hard way)

deleted_user 03/12/2011

i forgot to add that i really like to bake. i'll make cupcakes, brownies, cake, cookies, muffins, and banana bread.

smallgirl3 03/12/2011

i just wanted to thank you for this post. i was planning on cutting until i read this.
walking or just getting some fresh air really helps me, or just curling under covers.
hope everyone's well :)

deleted_user 03/12/2011

when my urges come, usually writing or talking things out with my girlfriend helps. she's so cute, she will wake up at 2am to talk me down. she called me this morning at 4am because she said she had a feeling that something was bothering me.

in essence, the ones that truly love me and are willing to show you, even if its rare, are the ones that can keep me from acting on my urges.

deleted_user 03/14/2011

Well I have dark humor when im in a good mood lol so a joke to my liking is one thing.
I love helping others.
I love realizing im strong.
Having a good conversation with another person.
Accomplishing something.
My dog is always doing goofy things
Seeing someone who is full of energy and life
Hearing a funny song
Seeing another person smile
My little cousins
Getting along with my sister
Other stuff I havent realized yet.

deleted_user 03/14/2011

Things that help me smile are....
- Paramore
- Music
- My nephew
- Baking
- My best friend
- My crush
- Watching "FLuffee Talks" on YouTube. (He's hilarious!)
-Painting

I think thats it! :D

deleted_user 03/14/2011

when i get the urge to cut, what makes me smile and stop the urge is things like, music, drawing, going for a walk, cycling or going for a cigarette.

many people have different ways of fighting the urge, but i guess these work best for me, as it takes my mind off everything, all my problems disappear, and i can be myself without being judged. :P

deleted_user 03/14/2011

I go to the gym or call my boyfriend.
If it's summer, I drive to the lake.
I bake, and sometimes I take a long bath and read a book in the tub.
Once in a while I have a cigarette, but I'm quitting so that isn't often at all.

deleted_user 03/14/2011

good movies, television shows, and music...playing music as well

deleted_user 03/14/2011

it's easy to make me smile or laugh soo...
* Certain Friends
* My Sisters
* Taking pictures
* Taking pictures and they come out good
* Drawing/Writing/Painting and it comes out good
* Being outside when it's pretty
* Myself
* Watching SpongeBob
* Hey Baby by Pitbull and T-Pain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puWCytTYZZ4

That's all I can think of right now =]

converseoleander 03/17/2011

Heyy, good job guys. Keep this post at the top, I think a lot of people could use it!

with love, Greta

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