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Q: Self Harm!

asked by: HJ on October 23rd, 2005

New User

Hi, this is probably going to sound like a really really dopey question but here goes:

may trigger

i have cut my wrist and it is really really really ichy I mean more so than usual and I keep scratching it and making it bleed again, is there anything I can do?

Thanks...

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choni666

replied on October 23rd, 2005

New User

My adice is try to cover it up with a plaster or bandage and try ur best to resist it...Erm maybe use some antiseptic wipes or ever salt water to stop infection :)

replied on October 23rd, 2005

New User

Thanks choni666

one of my friends suggested vaseline too, I dunno.

Pocahontas848

replied on November 11th, 2009

New User

I use cream. Is it infected?

J3nnyuk

replied on November 11th, 2009

Supporter

use some sort of antiseptic cream first then apply a bandage to cover it from infection and the antiseptic cream should stop it from becoming infected...Jenny

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