Last time I wanted to SI, I didn't because...

[StarChild]

I took my PRN, wrote in my journal, and spent my difficult hours (the time I usually SI) with one of my housemates. She was on her laptop and I was sewing, but it was still good to have that quiet companionship.

loki

[awkward-shark]

I started chatting with A. Not about my feelings, just jokes and plans and that actually helped. Her words are always a relief. I'm lucky I have a friend in her.

[tkdtiger]

I didn't want to disappoint my brother-in-law who has been wonderful through this whole divorce process.

[Birdie]

It was a relatively trivial situation and not worth having to be accountable to people.

[Ennah]

Because I wanted to really see that the help I have been getting from a DID specialized nurse helps me to not to do SI.

Also because I didn't want more scars...though that doesn't really matter anymore. There's just so many.

Also because I'm closing forty, I'm a male and because of that everybody at ER just looks me like a freak when I end there to be stitched.

[tkdtiger]

I took an extra PRN and laid down with a book til I fell asleep. I had to go swimming with clients and didn't need them seeing anything new.

[Spidey]

I watched Doctor Who

[herebedragons]

I knew that there were other things I could do to calm down that I wouldn't regret later.

[childofchaos831]

because..... i want to let all the previous injuries heal without causing more. i want to have some time without any healing injuries.

it doesn't make sense. not even to me, but its working. two days now.

coffee

[VerMOZZica]

I feel like it`s not helping anymore.

[StarChild]

Because my mom would have eventually seen the marks and she would feel bad and guilty that I was hurting. She is still my mommy, even though I'm 25.

Also because I would have to explain to my counselor why I SI'd instead of calling her.

~loki

[treasure]

i was hot and didn't want to have to cover up more to keep cuts hidden.

[Twitter Mouse]

I talked to one of my nurses and a patient gave me a page from an adult coloring book (like the kids ones but really intricate, pretty pictures) to color. So I did that instead.

[ShellyT]

I wanted to be able to tell my SO that I had resisted the urge instead of giving in. Because a few days ago my sister was telling me how much better she was doing with managing her own ED triggers. Because I knew I could ride my bike later instead of SI'ing now. Because I had to drive home. So I cried it out and put on my favorite music instead.

[treasure]

i didn't think i could lie about it and i knew there'd be consequences once i told someone. and i would feel like i disappointed people.

[Spidey]

I decided to go to bed instead

[Birdie]

It's no longer an option. I'm better than that. SO much better.

[breathing]

I didn't want to think about how I would have to hide the SI.

I also don't need more prominent ones than the ones I already have.

[Spidey]

It isnt good idea

[Spidey]

i knew i just had to get out of my current headspace