Seeing red

[soup1923]

Any advice on what to do if you cut just to see blood? I've heard of drawing on yourself with red marker, but that doesn't seem to work for me.

[Tig]

When making ice, add red food colouring. Then you get two different things - you get the pain from holding the ice cube but it is also red and looks a little like blood when melting. x

[Bx_710]

I draw on my arms with a lipliner. Seems better than pen for me. Bx

[MayhemBee]

Oh, i had the same problem. I used to draw pictures. Of people dying. Graphically. :) Delightful! It could help. Good luck. :)

[Geranium]

Something liquid like red ink or red food colour is worth a go.

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But I think I know what you mean. Blood has a specific symbolism.

If all else fails make the cuts as shallow as you possibly can. Or draw blood by pricking your thumb with a sterilised needle. You have no reason to do anything that needs even plasters.

Please note that I'm only suggesting this as a step towards stopping, not saying it's OK. I have personally not cut in well over a year now.