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I usually use my laptop because it is easier for me to type, but I"m sharing a laptop with my partner right now because mine is defunct, so if she is on her computer I use my phone.

Love,
Stevie

It's great that you made it! What did you do to stay away from SI? Tuck it away in the back of your mind so you can try it again the next time the urge hits.

Love,
Stevie

Hm, maybe get some sleep? You do have some good ideas though, with watching the Simpsons and doing something nice for yourself. Remember that the relief from SI is only temporary. But I think you know that.

Love,
Stevie

I'm going to give you a handful of suggestions; I hope it's not too many. I know the feeling of being overwhelmed and not knowing which to choose. Get enough sleep Soothe yourself with a bath or a cup of tea Pray Get enough exercise - maybe take a walk around your neighborhood Distract with an activ...

I'm proud of myself today because even though I am in the throes of what I believe to be a very terrible feeling bipolar mixed state, I showered and ate something this morning.

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I just wanted to say, it's ok if you aren't ready to stop SI. SI is not a healthy coping mechanism, but you have to want to stop for you, not for anyone or anything else. I know it can be like an old friend, something you turn to when it feels like nothing else will help. But deep in mind what Elect...

I too hope the silence continues for you. I know it can be scary (I hear voices quite frequently, and they're never very nice either) but it's a sign that meds are working. When you are used to the noise all the time, the silence can be unnerving. Do your best, my dear. Here if you need anything. I ...

Questions to Answer After A Slip slips are chances to learn. you figure out what stresses are still too hard for you and you can work on how you'll deal with them next time you run into them. so instead of beating yourself up, take action. have you taken care of your physical wounds? if not, go do ...

I could use a warm fuzzie tonight.

Love,
Stevie

I ate breakfast and didn't purge.

I am dating a 17 year old..... I'm 28.

I agree with Spidey, if you don't deal with what triggers you, you can't make those things less trigger-y. Sometimes I find myself triggered when people talk about SI around me or when I see it or hear about it in a movie/book/other media source. I might suggest finding a time when you are safe to l...

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What a great idea! I'm actually feeling pretty good right now, so I don't need any warm fuzzies, but I wanted you to know that I liked your idea.

Love,
Stevie

Because, as my T keeps pointing out to me, how can you expect others to respect you if you don't respect yourself?

Love,
Stevie

I am grateful that I feel better than I have in four days. The stomach flu is a terrible thing!

Love,
Stevie

Hey there! Welcome! Has anyone given you a cow yet? Here ya go: http://haurat.free.fr/images/Animaux/anim157.gif Anyway, try reading the Sticky marked Scarily VAST List of Coping Mechanisms. It's got like, three hundred ideas of things you can do depending on your urge. Personally, I like to knit, i...

Before You Self-Harm write down the shadow that's hiding behind the urge. look at it. ask yourself: how will this situation or feeling change if i hurt myself? It won't. My father will still want me to move out. My mother still won't let me move in. My girlfriend will still be three hours away. wha...

Do you use coping methods (healthy ones... ) in combination or just on their own? I tend to use them in combination, i.e. I'll burn some lavendar oil, put on some music, and knit. Name something that helps you to cope beginning with the letter 'A'. Listening to Audiobooks Do you see coping ideas as ...