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i really dont want to sound patronising but have you tried elastic bands on the wrist? i'm told that it hurts like fuck but wont leave marks like cutting.
also ice-cubes and running you arm under cold-water. they are alternatives i got from the hospital anyway. i feel down so will more than likely try the elastic band thing tonight.
cold water i find really effective as hurts like hell
It hurts. A LOT. You can be as aggessive as you like and it wont leave any type of permentant scarring, will be red for a few hours but will go down overnight. Ice cubes/cold water never really worked for me.
The only distraction that really works for me is sleep. I'm tired but I know if I sleep now, I'll be up at some stupid time tomorrow morning.
The only thing that I really want to do (and will make me feel better) is cut myself. However, I know this isn't a good idea.:(
sorry ive not got any answers or i cant even say id understand but id try,just i know what its like to want sum1 to hear you to listen to you,if any time you wanna talk im hear,anyways tc.
Don't feel silly about the elastic bands either. They do help eventually.
EDIT: Sorry just went on the self harm alliance website and didn't realise they had shut down as it's been a while since I contacted them... but samaritans are very good to talk to.
If you feel that it would help ask your mum to ring initially to talk to the advisor and explain that you are worried about hanging up but that if you do then she is there and so they have no need to worry. Your mum could then go out the room and leave you to talk.... just a suggestion