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xStarBright
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by xStarBright » Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:51 pm
- 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.
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by sixtyfoothigh » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:14 pm
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
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by Jamas » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:33 pm
Hurrah, xStarBright! Good for you for finding a good substitute!
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by xStarBright » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:34 pm
Thanks both.
&&I tried nail varnish remover, thanks sixtyfoothigh!
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