it has been about three weeks since i last s.i. and the urge is there big time…i don’t know what to do…i know that i shouldn’t because of all the people i’ll let down but it is so hard to not think about it…everytime i try not to think about it, something comes to my mind that makes me realize the reasons why i started to s.i. in the first place…it’s hard to keep my mind off of it and it’s really frustrating because i don’t want to revert back to s.i. but i can’t think of anything else that will give me that same sensation that s.i. does…so if anyone has any suggestions please let me know
try occuping your mind with stuff ti do like fill a shoebox with pictures and other stuff that will take your mind off s.i put numbers in the box that you can ring when you get an urge to s.i
First of all CONGRATS on 3 weeks! That is a long time and be proud of yourself for going this long!!
The main person you will let down if you slip-up is yourself, not others, so try and not focus on other people’s expectations of you to cope a certain way. You deserve more than to hurt yourself, so refrain for YOU – not for them.
I can’t give you “tips” on what to do that will give you the same sensation because that won’t really accomplish anything. I can, however, give you a list of alternative coping mechanisms. For me, keeping my hands busy serves as a great distraction! I have a list of coping ideas if you want me to share… but they aren’t focused on giving a similar sensation, then are focused on distracting myself and getting through the urges. Email me if you ever need to talk or would like some practical suggestions purpleagent711@sbcglobal.net
I thought that changing my SI to a particular “sensation” would be a good fix, but like Cassandra said, that wouldn’t really accomplish anything. It’s never a good idea to change your method to ANOTHER, so I would try keeping occupied with different activities. I wish you the best of luck!