Is It OK when you're triggered to..
 

put dressings/bandages/band-aids/ect on parts of your body you wish to harm?

Like I'm triggered right now and I've just bandages my whole arm up, even though I haven't done any harming... but because I have a dressing on it makes me feel as if I have harmed and I feel a bit more relaxed.

Is this ok? and does anyone else do it? xo.

I don't do that, but I think that is a good way to keep yourself from harming. As long as you don't hurt yourself than it is a good idea.

i don't see why not.
i mean..it doesnt help me, but if it helps you...and doesn't hurt anybody(including yourself) then..it helps

I think that it's okay, especially if it keeps you from harming yourself. *HUGS*

But it's not hurting anyone, including yourself. So I don't see anything wrong with it.

Take care,
Amy

I think its a good idea and like others have said its not hurting you or anyone else so its really good. Hang in there hun.

If it works it works! There's nothing wrong with it. Can't say as I've heard of anyone else doing that, but that's ok. Glad you found something that helps!

I have tried it before to tie me over an urge !
It doesnt hurt you, and its kind of like "taking care of yourself" so go for it!

This is actually recommended as a tip to keep from self harming and its actually i pretty good one. Another is to draw on yourself in red pen (make sure its not permanent!) and then bandaging it up.

Its not a long term solution to self harm but its definitely a good short term thing.

Glad it really helps you :)

It sounds like a really great idea! and if it works even better.

Yeah, if that helps you I think you should carry on for as long as it does! *love and support* xxxx

yes i've done this before. I put the bandage on when i feel triggered then if it gets too bad . That way i get the realease without actuallly hurting myself.

Take care hun.

I've done this before, I find it helps.

Hope you're ok x

I think if it helps do it.

I don't use bandages but if I keep the part I want to injure covered it does somewhat help. If it works for you then go ahead and do it! x