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Q: Preventing self harm tactics
asked by: pattypaton on March 23rd, 2009
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when i self harm, i don't realise i am until it's done. I don't use anything either, just my nails. Everyone always says "hide the thing you were using to harm yourself" how do you hide nails??
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NoMoreTears
replied on March 23rd, 2009
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hey
heyy,
firstly its great that you are able to talk about it. alot of people arent aware of ehat it is they are doing until they have done it. If you have particularly sharp nails, cut them and keep them blunt, but nt so much tht you feel nothing, because this will push you to using sharper objects. keep ur nails clean and not jagged as this can help prevent the chances of infection.
Try to work out what the triggers are that happen before you do self harm, and try and avoid those thoughts or find a way to distract you. alternatively, you can try to find a different way to let it out.
Take care
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