Triggering (SI) - Is It OK when you're triggered to..

Katiee · 05-06-2009, 01:00 AM

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.

lilmissjay · 05-06-2009, 01:04 AM

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.

flying[star] · 05-06-2009, 01:11 AM

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

ksdfjhlksajf · 05-06-2009, 01:29 AM

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

lozza · 05-06-2009, 01:48 AM

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.

Country Girl · 05-06-2009, 03:53 AM

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!

eyes.wide.open · 05-06-2009, 04:28 AM

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!

Mrs Sam · 05-06-2009, 08:51 AM

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 :)

Palladion · 05-06-2009, 10:02 AM

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

delete account · 05-06-2009, 10:15 AM

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

Piglet · 05-06-2009, 12:54 PM

yes i've done this before. I put the bandage on when i feel triggered then if it gets too bad

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. That way i get the realease without actuallly hurting myself.

Take care hun.

[Purple_Rain] · 05-06-2009, 01:23 PM

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

Hope you're ok x

Faustus · 05-06-2009, 02:20 PM

I think if it helps do it.

Runa · 05-06-2009, 05:41 PM

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