Ya frickin dumbass. Drink water.

I know it's dumb. But I have to do something.

maybe I'll try ice, like Relsey suggested. So far the last thing I drank was that expired milk lmao

Hey Mir? If I remember correctly, you've been in a similar (but not the same) situation before. So I'm asking on behalf of a good friend of mine, who has requested to stay anonymous. They're asking about ways to avoid self harm. I suppose I should put the rest of this message in a spoiler, since it potentially requires a trigger warning (bolded so people see that before clicking on spoiler)

Is it possible to eradicate an entire species of insect because they hurt my baby sister which makes me mad

I've been that person myself. And I've tried to help others.
My advice is as follows:

• Make them tell someone. Seriously.
• Make it clear they can always contact you if they're feeling urges. I have a friend I always go to when I feel like cutting, and they help me.
• BUTTERFLY. METHOD. Have them draw butterflies on their arm (or wherever they'd cut) and name them after people they love. If they cut, the butterfly is dead. Not great for everyone, but better than nothing.
• Okay, one thing I did for months while trying to stop cutting was wear a rubber band around my wrist. Every time you want to cut, snap the band against your wrist instead. Still gives you a little sting but won't really hurt you.

I have a question that is a bit of a trigger warning.

I have a question that is a bit of a trigger warning.

Spoiler - click to show.

So I was talking to Nate last night, and I voiced something that started making me think that I possibly might be consciously self-harming myself? I walk every single day (too much), and to the point where my knee feels as if it’s going to blow out of my leg if I walk too hard and fast, which is almost every time I do go for one. And I consciously know I’m doing this to myself, yet I refuse to stop. Not only do I like walking too much, but I know it’s hurting me if I keep doing it at the fast rates I’m going.
So is this self harm? I’m still consciously hurting myself just to feel something after my walks. I know it might sound brash and stupid to even suggest to ex-cutters and stuff, and I’m sorry, but I genuinely am curious, and afraid that I’m putting myself into that mindset of “self-harm”.

i just realized it’s been a month…
i don’t think i’ve gone this long since i started-?
and i hardly even noticed…
_{am i actually getting better??!?!!!}

I have a question that is a bit of a trigger warning.

Spoiler - click to show.

So I was talking to Nate last night, and I voiced something that started making me think that I possibly might be consciously self-harming myself? I walk every single day (too much), and to the point where my knee feels as if it’s going to blow out of my leg if I walk too hard and fast, which is almost every time I do go for one. And I consciously know I’m doing this to myself, yet I refuse to stop. Not only do I like walking too much, but I know it’s hurting me if I keep doing it at the fast rates I’m going.
So is this self harm? I’m still consciously hurting myself just to feel something after my walks. I know it might sound brash and stupid to even suggest to ex-cutters and stuff, and I’m sorry, but I genuinely am curious, and afraid that I’m putting myself into that mindset of “self-harm”.

Spoiler - click to show.

The idea that self harm is only cutting is a complete misconception. Honestly, from this, I'd say yes, that's self harm. You know it's gonna hurt, you know it's not good for you, but you don't want to stop, right? And the part where you said "just to feel something" is a big red flag. That's usually where self harm starts. You just want to feel something.
Please take care of yourself Emi love.

I have a question that is a bit of a trigger warning.

Spoiler - click to show.

So I was talking to Nate last night, and I voiced something that started making me think that I possibly might be consciously self-harming myself? I walk every single day (too much), and to the point where my knee feels as if it’s going to blow out of my leg if I walk too hard and fast, which is almost every time I do go for one. And I consciously know I’m doing this to myself, yet I refuse to stop. Not only do I like walking too much, but I know it’s hurting me if I keep doing it at the fast rates I’m going.
So is this self harm? I’m still consciously hurting myself just to feel something after my walks. I know it might sound brash and stupid to even suggest to ex-cutters and stuff, and I’m sorry, but I genuinely am curious, and afraid that I’m putting myself into that mindset of “self-harm”.

Spoiler - click to show.

The idea that self harm is only cutting is a complete misconception. Honestly, from this, I'd say yes, that's self harm. You know it's gonna hurt, you know it's not good for you, but you don't want to stop, right? And the part where you said "just to feel something" is a big red flag. That's usually where self harm starts. You just want to feel something.
Please take care of yourself Emi love.

Spoiler - click to show.

thanks Miriam. Yeah, you’re right, I refuse to stop walking for so long because it’s really good for me. I appreciate the help

No problem. I love ya. Be safe.

thanks mir! i feel like that'll really help them

finger guns

If Ke$ha was European her name would be Ke€ha

I hate it, thanks.

Except it wouldn't be because the S/$ thing wouldn't be there.

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Yes.

I think I might've just broken more bloodvessels

_help

What can I do, love?

I don't know…

_{oh Mir I'm so sorry, I wish I knew what to say}

Why the fuck did this happen all of a sudden? I mean, I know I haven't been doing great. But cutting wasn't really coming back. I would just do little things, like try to make myself sick and dehydrated and stuff. But this wasn't supposed to happen… My mom will see. And she's the worst about this. And now my arm hurts and it's covered in swollen scratches.

Did you clean it?

Kind of? With pretty hot water

Do you have hydrogen peroxide? If they're swollen, they might be infected