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• Did I identify what feelings were leading me to want to SI?
  Erm, well, I wrote in my diary, but I didn't write as such. I guess.. Ish..
• If Yes - What were they, and how did I figure them out?
  Wrote in my journal. I was just feeling rotten & like I deserved to be punished/there's no point.
• What coping skills did I use to deal with these feelings?
  I don't think I delt with the feelings of such. I just put nail varish on my wrist. After that I felt like I didn't need to SI, so I went to sleep.
• Were these coping skills the most effective I could have used?
  I think so.
• If No - What coping skills got me through?
  I answered yes.
• Why do I think they worked?
  Um.. Because red nail varnish perfectly immitates blood. Proves difficult to get off the next morning though.
• How can I deal with these feelings more effectively next time, before the urge to SI sets in?
  Talk to someone, create something.

Take care,
Annie.

Hi xStarBright

I think the idea of using red nailvarnish is a clever one... not heard of that before.

... buying some nail varnish remover might be a good idea though

Take care
S x

Hurrah, xStarBright! Good for you for finding a good substitute!

Thanks both.

&&I tried nail varnish remover, thanks sixtyfoothigh!