Does Anyone Else Have Rules?

Sjenna · Post by **Sjenna** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:24 pm

Some really great coping skills listed in this forum. I have a kind of 'rule' that prevents me from SIing more than I might (if I didn't have the rule)

I am not allowed to SI again until my current ones heal. I really can't come up with a reason I made that rule, it just is. Probably some OCD thing of mine.

And.... Once a bit of time goes by, like a couple of minutes for a 'breather' I can't make another cut, or make the ones I just did deeper.

Am I weird, or does anyone else have rules that help them 'regulate' how often and how much?

JustAlittleBitBroken · Post by **JustAlittleBitBroken** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:59 pm

I do the same thing. Im not allowed to cut again until my other ones heal. youre not weird. I think we all have certain "rules" that we follow when it comes to si.

zombiepeople · Post by **zombiepeople** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:50 pm

I'm kind of like that too! I won't allow myself to cut until my other marks have healed completely otherwize it really bugs me and I feel like I failed at something huge. It's somewhat annoying, but it keeps me from SIing more than I already do I guess.

a shadow in the wind · Post by **a shadow in the wind** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:35 am

i just limit the amount i can do it each day. its nt perfect buts it the best i can do at the mo

scotslp · Post by **scotslp** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:59 am

I had never thought about rules but I do have them. The most important one is not to SI if I know for sure I am going to be in a situation where someone will see my arms (my area of choice).

Made a mistake though. Had to go for a health screening for a new job. I tried to will the scars to heal. No luck but thankfully the nurse was kind and understading and I believe it will go no further. major relief!!

punkangel · Post by **punkangel** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:33 am

I have rules too....i never SI more than once a day and i cant do it if i know that i will be in a situation that will be showing my arms...although accidents do happen....i also can only make small marks...nothing too big...we all have our rules so your not the only one
hugs (if okay)
<3 Emilie

purplefroggydishwasher · Post by **purplefroggydishwasher** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:37 am

my rule is i can only do it in my bedroom and when nobody else is at home.

just feel weird if they are home, like i could get caught.

kurdt_kobain · Post by **kurdt_kobain** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:38 pm

If my blades are dull, I won't SI until I can get new ones. I hate having to use dull blades. I also don't SI if I have to take my blades out of their "case." If I don't have something on hand that I prepared earlier, I won't do it.

That said, the rule isn't followed very strictly. If I'm really upset, I'll SI with anything I have available.

lost_alone · Post by **lost_alone** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:40 am

The only rule I have really is that I won't SI if there is a chance I am caught. Sounds weird but that's it

Sjenna · Post by **Sjenna** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:55 pm

I guess it's a good thing we have rules. It kinda helps reduce the SH.

Typoqueen · Post by **Typoqueen** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:50 am

I will never Si at my computer, or whilost on the phone.

Peege · Post by **Peege** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:23 pm

i try not to si when my cat's in the room. doesnt always work but... i try.

and i'll never si at my computer if i'm on bus/talking to someone.

thelorax · Post by **thelorax** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:21 am

I don't know if this is a rule or more of a compulsion, but I can't overlap old scars. which is weird, because I almost always crisscross current ones, but I can't touch the old ones.

The more contructive rules I've been trying to set out for myself are talking to someone or writing before I'll SI. But this only works if I can make myself do that...

-Alison

Oceanic · Post by **Oceanic** » Fri May 04, 2007 11:39 pm

I did not allow myself to hurt myself on my bed.

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