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Cutting . . .

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Published: Oct 3, 2011

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Hello Daemons. Me again, Kirill. For my first pamphlet, I'd like to address one of the main things I wish you guys could stop doing. It's a very serious matter, and I ask you to take what I say into consideration.

After reading the heading, I'm sure you guys know what I'm about to address.

Cutting: A method of self-injury that involves habitually making shallow lacerations in one's skin with a razor blade, knife, or other sharp object. Doing so releases a natural drug – called endorphins – and sends a pleasure signal to the brain immediately following the action. As such, it becomes like a drug addiction. It will lead you into deeper depression, even if you feel better temporarily.

I'm happy to say I've never cut. It's a prize I've taken away from all of this. But I've picked up a few tricks along the way, things that helped me walk away from the Kitchen Knives.

So I'm here to share these tips. What I'd like you to do is seriously think on these words. Even though I've already said this, I ask you to take it into account once more.

There's a series of steps that can help, and you've already started. By clicking on this deviation, you've implied that you're at the very least interested in finding out how to fix the troubles of your life. The first step is to have that realization; you're off to a good start!

Shall we begin?

Here are the basics; Whenever urged to cut, distract yourself. Keep a friend or two on speed dial, as well as an emergency hotline. Stay in rooms with other people in them, and try and avoid situations that bring the urge up.

So those are the basics. I'm now going to take some time to define what I've said.

How do I distract myself?

There are a few things that can sooth you as well, added to the list belowe.
Write a poem Sing Call a friend Snuggle up into a blanket on the couch Dribble on some paper Listen to some music which sway your mood Take a jog, walk the family dog, get out those rollerblades, take the bike out for a spin Do some yoga Aim to be in populated areas Read Take some time off from what you're working on and play with a family pet Take a soothing shower, without any shaving razors in sight

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Who will I call?

I've taken to the interweb to find you guys some numbers. Take the first two, and place them in your phones contact. Place them on a memorable number, and never hesitate to call. Beyond the first two numbers are additional sources I found which you may enjoy.
1-800-273-TALK – A 24-hour crisis hotline, if you're about to self-harm or are in an emergency situation. 1-800-334-HELP – Self Injury Foundation's 24-hour national crisis line. 1-877-332-7333 – Real help for Teens' hotline (I wasn't able to find out if they were 24-hours or not, but it's worth a look) 1-800-799-SAFE – Domestic violence hotline 1-800-SUICIDE – Hotline for people contemplating suicide 1-800-DON'T-CUT – More info on self-injury Also, some websites I've found along the way~ To Write Love On Her Arms, www.TWLOHA.com - A non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. www.selfinjury.com – Referrals for therapists and tips for how to stop.

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I have an urge to cut . . .

There are a few substitutions for cutting. They've all been proven to help, by the way.
Rub an ice cube on your skin instead of cutting it Wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it gently against your skin Draw on the skin with a SOFT-tipped red pen in the place you might usually cut

Populated areas? Whaaaaaa?

An area of your where another family member, friend, or peer are normally found. Such as the living room, Public Library, Public Coffee shop, or other public facility.

Extra . . .

Verbalizing what you're feeling can calm your nerves. And while your verbalizing the words, you might as well just randomly yell. Get out that aggression. Take a pillow, stuff your face, and let loose – You can also just wait for family members to be gone, or let them know your intent. As I'll probably reinforce each pamphlet, keep a friend or family member close. Someone you can talk to and confide in. This person could be me, it could be your neighbor, it could be your lovely sister – bottom line is to find someone. Love YOURSELF. If you don't care about yourself, how are you going to get better? What's your momentum? Take a moment to think about the GOOD part of you, and not the BAD. Try and identify the instances in which you feel the urge to cut yourself . . . and then avoid them like the plague! An abusive relation isn't your fault, dump the bastard and help YOU. Find some sort of putty or a stress ball to vent on. It may seem silly, but it helps release the aggression . . . trust me. If you can't find one when you most need it, find a bath tissue roll and squeeze.
So, what do you guys think? Did this help you? Did it ruin the expectations you had of my pamphlets? I'd love to hear from any of you on this subject. P.S. I've also created an acronym for you lovely Daemons: C.U.T.T.I.N.G: Can't understate this; this is not good . . .

Daemons, the premiere of my Self-Help Pamphlets. I hope I exceeded your expectations.

If you want a topic discussed in one of these pamphlets, just fly me over a note and I'll get to work on it! Can't promise when it will be finished, but unless I've already written one or say otherwise, you can expect it to be written.

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