Does anyone have any tips for not si/sh... I used to ping a rubber band lightly but my mates took it away and have stopped me from doing it, any other ideas?
why did they take it away? i wear them, actually in the hospital last year, my therapist made her SI kids wear them, and i still do a year later. try counting, or cleaning/organising, writing, listening to non-trigger music.
"my scars remind me that the past is real"
"Stand in the rain, stand you ground, stand up when it's all crashing down."
"These scars wouldn't be so hidden if you would just look me in the eye."
"Well, darling grab a hand. We promise not to let you stand alone. So stand close to me Don't sail away"
I, personally, need to feel something when I get the urge to cut. Merely drawing won't help, but I realize that's not true for everyone. Sometimes, pushing myself against something (my back against a wall, my arm into my dresser, anything where there's real pressure that I can concentrate on) helps a bit. Good luck hon.
"I have this dream of being whole. Of not going to sleep each night wanting, but still sometimes, when the wind is warm or the crickets sing, I dream of a love that even time will lie down and be still for. I just want someone to love me. I want to be seen."
If you get some bluetak and fiddle with it or a stress ball that might help. It's also not that obvious and doesn't hurt you so no-one should take it away from you. Hope that helps
You're a star the way you are
You know you're not fooling anyone, no
You got the eyes of an angel
Don't try to change, yeah
Everybody's got their scars
Nevermind how ugly they are
No matter what they tell you
You're beautiful the way you are
"You shouldn't have to pay for your love with your bones and your flesh"
My friend took it away because she thought I was trying to sh again, due to the excessive pinging my arm started going red... she knows what happened but at the point when she took it away, i really needed it and wasn't trying to sh. Thanks for all the advice, i'll try them.
I used to write poetry...cant normal write poetry but when in a poo mood am one of the best poets! Also drawing...again the worst artist in the world normally but fantastic when feeling poo.....i think having that to focus on then realisin how good it is helps a bit!?!
