03-28-2012, 09:14 AM
So nice to know you are doing okay, SadSilence I think MidgetGem could use some time offline like you had So that it would be easier for him not to work 24/7...
What kind of dance competition? Did she enjoy it? Or was she a nervous wreck? :biggrin: You all traveled together? Your parents, your sister and you? How was it (I don't mean the motion sickness) :biggrin: Or do your family has no problems to get along during a long car-drive?
What about music or listening to recored books during long travel? I know reading is out of question, but maybe listening would be a good distraction.
How does it make you feel that your father sort of prevents you from cutting? Is it getting easier over the time to fight the urge?
My friend talked to a therapist about the cutting. It's the therapist's specialization as far as I know. According to her anything that distracts you from the thoughts is good. Gym, video games, chatting with friends, writing, relaxation techniques, whatever works for you.
She offered other ways of release that won't do damage to your skin. The rubber band that you put on your wrists (I believe Rainbowmum also mentioned it), or piece of ice that you hold against your skin for some time. Or erasing your skin with eraser, drawing on your body in red marker or cutting something other than your body. She offered a piece of fruit or even a pillow.
If you want me to ask her anything, please let me know, I'll be happy to help.
What kind of dance competition? Did she enjoy it? Or was she a nervous wreck? :biggrin: You all traveled together? Your parents, your sister and you? How was it (I don't mean the motion sickness) :biggrin: Or do your family has no problems to get along during a long car-drive?
What about music or listening to recored books during long travel? I know reading is out of question, but maybe listening would be a good distraction.
How does it make you feel that your father sort of prevents you from cutting? Is it getting easier over the time to fight the urge?
My friend talked to a therapist about the cutting. It's the therapist's specialization as far as I know. According to her anything that distracts you from the thoughts is good. Gym, video games, chatting with friends, writing, relaxation techniques, whatever works for you.
She offered other ways of release that won't do damage to your skin. The rubber band that you put on your wrists (I believe Rainbowmum also mentioned it), or piece of ice that you hold against your skin for some time. Or erasing your skin with eraser, drawing on your body in red marker or cutting something other than your body. She offered a piece of fruit or even a pillow.
If you want me to ask her anything, please let me know, I'll be happy to help.