What do you do when not even cutting works anymore?

[_Nemesi_]

What do you do when not even cutting can help you feel better? When you got nothing good to think about or to do when you feel crap?

[Horizon]

You have to work to find alternative coping mechanisms that are healthy and that provide some emotional relief. Do you like painting, writing, drawing, singing, playing instruments, walking, etc?
I would really suggest seeing a professional but since you are against that, you have to find ways to help yourself out by replacing self-harm.

[DustyChica]

I craft. I know it sounds like the nerdiest thing in the world, but it works. I took up crocheting (I've got a HUGE box full of yarn now), I've got a ton of beads/wire/other jewelry making stuff, and it works wonders. I'm not particularly good at drawing/painting, and I have to be inspired to write, but crafting is amazing because it requires your hands to be busy and your mind to be focused on what you're doing. And obviously, if your hands are full, you can't hold a tool to hurt yourself. :)

[PassedExpectations]

like Facet and Leila said, you've got to find something else positive that does work. and when you're triggered it can be helpful to remind yourself that hurting yourself doesn't help so it isn't worth trying.

could you look on the big distractions list for ideas? or you could try getting involved in something new, theres often classes and groups at libraries and community centers, or you could look for somewhere to volunteer that you'd enjoy, something like that

[_Nemesi_]

Distractions don't help at all, and I'm not an artistic person really :\

[Alone4eva]

i can relate to this. no distractions work for me anymore and at times harming isnt enough.

sometimes just lying in bed and having a good cry helps, sometime that makes me feel worse. its hard i know

*hugs you*

maybe play a game online? that keeps my mind busy for 10 mins at least lol

im online quite often. pm me if u need to chat or anything. i hope we can help each other in some way.

does ur GP know u self harm

[_Nemesi_]

Thanks for your reply, gonna pm you :)

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Originally Posted by Alone4eva

i can relate to this. no distractions work for me anymore and at times harming isnt enough.

sometimes just lying in bed and having a good cry helps, sometime that makes me feel worse. its hard i know

*hugs you*

maybe play a game online? that keeps my mind busy for 10 mins at least lol

im online quite often. pm me if u need to chat or anything. i hope we can help each other in some way.

does ur GP know u self harm

[VampiricShadow]

Exercise maybe.. the chemicals it releases could help =)

[Emmabob.]

at the point where cutting isnt doing anything, is the point where u need to try find healthier coping thingimabobs... do u have any professional support?