My replacement for SI

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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My replacement for SI

Post by ChaosCat » Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:22 am

I started eating habanero peppers when I want to cut. It pushes all other thoughts out of my head because they are just so hot. Capsaicin produces the sensation of fire in your mouth. When the fire hits, your mouth sends a signal to your brain that signals the release of endorphins. Just wanted to share in case anyone else wants to try.
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Post by eleonor » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:38 pm

That's a good idea! It's a pitty that my stomach won't take anything too hot:)
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Post by my clarity clouded » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:31 am

that is interesting...
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Post by StevieLynn » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:26 am

I do too, similarly. I don't particularly like straight habeneros, but I've been eating chili with a lot of habenero garlic sauce lately. Helps.

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Post by disastercake » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:47 am

that's an awesome idea! out of the ordinary, and it just might work. thanks for sharing
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Post by Mayalaen » Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:17 am

That's a new one to me :) Wish my stomach could take it :P
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Post by Sammich » Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:21 am

I do that. But I take shots of hot sauce. It's never been as a conscious replacement though. It's just because I like it. But I do like that. I'll have to do that next time.
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Post by cinnamon_spider » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:17 am

That's a good idea! I pretty much hate all spicy foods though so I don't think I could ever use that as a coping method. I get a good endorphin rush when I eat really sour stuff though.
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