what will you say to yourself?

tips on how to cope: dealing with your feelings, dealing with the consequences of self-harm in your life. share your ideas and maybe pick up some new skills, too. you don't have to want to stop to learn something new here.

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what will you say to yourself?

Post by limestone » Sat Nov 20, 2004 7:23 pm

imagine the next time you feel upset, wanting to si etc.
write here what you could say to yourself in your head, to help with how you're feeling.

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Post by Bathelina » Sat Nov 20, 2004 8:45 pm

don't do it. scars are ugly and you'll never forget it.

then again... i usually say different things each time, but i reckon that would be enough to stop me. i have *a lot* of self-control; which is probably quite good.
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Post by Angl06 » Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:07 pm

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Post by Zebraseal » Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:38 pm

Take your time. Sit down and feel your feelings. What do you want to feel right now? There's no need to block it out, no need at all to be afraid of what's inside you.
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Post by bugaboo » Sun Nov 21, 2004 2:04 am

Hey you! What are you going to do after this? Hide it? Pretend like nothing's wrong again? No, you're not going to do that because you're tired of it. Think about how many people you've affected by doing this.. teachers too! Think about your reputation!! Remember where you come from.... your heritage... Remember who you're representing when you step out into the world, when you feel like SI'ing, think of what Mom and Dad would say if they were right next to you, watching you... helpless. Is that what you want? No, you're better than this.... so much better.

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Post by limestone » Sun Nov 21, 2004 3:06 pm

wow, those are great. :blush:

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Post by Zebraseal » Sun Nov 21, 2004 3:10 pm

Yup, this is a great thread -- it's good to have thought about what to say beforehand. It's harder to come up with anything when you already have the urge.
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Post by Bridget0688 » Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:34 pm

Breathe. It'll go away. You're worth stopping.
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Post by nirvana » Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:58 pm

breathe. you've beat this before, you can do it again. and you don't deserve it.

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Post by Bateau ivre » Thu Nov 25, 2004 3:44 am

"I understand why you want me to hurt myself, but just can't do that. I don't even have to give you a reason why I can't."
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