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I cant stop thinking about it
AnthonyDJackson June 29th, 2019
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For the past couple weeks i have been resisting the urge to self harm but tonight I self harmed and I just cant live like this anymore and I need some tips or ideas on how to either stop self harming or just repel any thoughts telling me to self harm. Please

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LydiaTheTheatreKid June 29th, 2019
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@AnthonyDJackson there is a great app called self help. It gives you distractions/other things to do if you feel the urge to sleep harmlaugh

AnthonyDJackson OP June 29th, 2019
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@LydiaTheTheatreKid thank you for the help

LydiaTheTheatreKid June 29th, 2019
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@AnthonyDJackson no problem!

DanielKinsey June 30th, 2019
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@AnthonyDJackson

Have you ever tried the rubber band trick? If you dont know what it is, you can wear a rubber band or a hair tie on your wrist and snap it against your skin whenever you think about it. Its an unpleasant feeling, but it does not do any permanent damage. The most youll get is maybe a red line from irritation. Its kind of like training a pet, you scold them when they do something bad, just like snapping the rubber band against you.

AnthonyDJackson OP July 4th, 2019
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@DanielKinsey I'll try it thanks

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