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need alternative for cutting
i ve been cutting 4 over a year but it helps me and i know its so dangerous and i need a way to releive stress besides cutting myself before i do some thing that would lead to suicide which i have tried and thought about before.i slit my wrists verticly but it didnt work becouse i missed and i need help.helllp!!!!!
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Lets tackle the cutting first. A good alternative to cutting is snapping a rubber band against your wrist. What is great about this is two things. It is not dangerous and it can be done anywhere when you feel the need. You do not have to run off and hide.
Find yourself a big thick rubber band to hang from your wrist. When you feel the need to cut, snap the rubber-band against your wrist instead. The feeling you get from the pain will be equal to the cutting. Continue snapping until the need passes.
Now as to why you cut. There are many reason, most have to do with stress related depression. Which is why you attempted suicide. There are a couple of hot lines you can call for help and people you can talk to who will help you find help. Mostly what you need to do is go to your doctor and ask to be screened for depression. Then follow the doctors advice and take any medication prescribed.
If you are actively cutting and feeling suicidal then either call 911 or go to the nearest Hospital Emergency Room. Can't get to the ER can't call 911 then go to the nearest fire station. Any of these places will help you. Insurance no insurance it doesn't matter.
Should you go to a fire station and it is either unmanned or they are out when you arrive. Go to the front of the building. There will be a red phone box labeled EMERGENCY OR FIRE. Open the box and inside is a phone hooked directly to the fire dispatcher. Tell them you need help and they will dispatch an engine or ambulance to you. Which ever is closest.
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I don't know what problems are in your life, but why do you cut yourself? What is so STRESSFUL IN YOUR LIFE? Could you send me more details in my inbox or to my email? I really would like to help.
~Andrew~
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There are a ton of ways to relieve stress besides cutting yourself or engaging in other destructive behaviors. I'll give you a few suggestions, but I would recommend getting professional help if none of them work for you.
Exercise is a proven stress reliever. Difficult exercise requires a lot of focus and determination, so your mind doesn't have as much time to wander. Also, when you're tired afterwords, it's easier to relax.
Reading is another proven stress reliever. Try to read a book or magazine and not something on the computer. The lights in a computer stimulate your brain and can stress you out more.
Most repetitive motions also relax you. Things like mowing the lawn, washing dishes, or cutting vegetables can relax you a lot.
Try to spend at least a little time outside every day. Even if you're just sitting in your lawn or on a park bench, being cooped up inside all day can drive you stir crazy.
Lastly, try to get away from using electronics excessively. By this, I mean anything with a screen (computer, tv, smart phone, ipad, etc.) Like I said earlier, the bright lights have been shown to stimulate your brain and send it into overdrive mode.
I know a lot of these things don't sound like much fun, and at first they may actually increase your stress. Any time you drastically change your lifestyle, stress is bound to happen. After a week or so, it should become part of your routine and you should feel less stressed out. Give it a try, and see if you don't feel better.
As always, if you can't find a good solution, talking to a teacher, counselor, parent, or therapist may help you find something that works for you.
Good luck, and please stop cutting. :(
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