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Persistent self-harm urges...

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by 88Keys, Jun 29, 2014.

  1. 88Keys

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    I have chronic depression and for the past several days I keep randomly wanting to cut. The urge just pops up for no particular reason and then won't go away. I've done it a few times before (not in a few months) but only one person knows, and I don't want to bug him about this and make him worry when my mood hasn't even been especially bad. I know I shouldn't do it and I don't want any more faint scars on my arm but the urge to do it won't leave me be... Help?
     
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    do you have any hobbies that could help you not think of wanting to cut?
     
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    I write, play piano, play video games, but it seems like no matter what I'm doing it's still there in the back of my mind. It's getting very annoying.
     
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    do you feel like cutting when you do any of these activities?
     
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    There are many reasons why people self-harm. Try to find out what causes the urge for you. It will be easier to fight it then.

    Without knowing what the cutting can satisfy for you: excercise usually helps. Leaving home, being among people. Cutting something else. There are other techniques, but if you don't cut now I would not suggest them, because it's a mild version of selfharming for those who want to STOP cutting.

    Also, talk to your therapist.