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worksheet thingy
1. List the ways that you self-harm <no tip sharing, be generic>
cutting, skin picking
2. How do these behaviors help you survive?
by getting rid of my emotional pain
3. How does this behavior give me a sense of control?
read above
4. How/Why does this behavior release endorphins (the happy factor) and make me feel better?
i've no idea
5. How does this behavior give me revenge?
huh? revenge?
6. How does this behavior punish me?
its not a punishment i like it
7. When and why did you start this behavior?
6th grade and i was depressed
8. How/Why does this behavior bring me affection, care, or emotional closure? (How does it comfort you? if this applies)
it makes my emotional pain stop
Copy and paste this section, delete the lines that do not apply to you, leaving only the ones that do:
I want to show that I own my body
I hate myself
I want to distract myself from other pain
I want to numb my feelings
I am asking for help
I am trying to express my pain
I am trying to bring my emotions under control
I am trying to release emotional tension
I am trying to buy myself time by focusing attention on physical rather than emotional pain
Now, think about your reason(s) for harming, list 3-5 things you could do instead.
1.dance
2.piano
3.sing
Which of the following are true for you? (Again delete the ones that do not apply for you)
It's my body, I can do what I want with it
If I don't hurt myself this way, my pain will be worse
FINALLY! I'm adding one more question to this list, what stage are you on in the 6 stages of recovery? (see hidden information for the stages and details of each
#3 preparation: i guess i need to focus on the positive things about myself
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