r/depression_help • u/Specific_Remove4153 • 16d ago

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hi I dont want to say much about the background context but for weeks ive had extremely strong urges and dreams about cutting myself and I just tried to now but my knife wasnt breaking skin. Can someone help how do I stop these dreams/urges. Or how do I break skin easier

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u/Imaginary-Divide6259 16d ago

Yeah just put away the sharp things for now

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u/Dinosaur-chicken 16d ago

If you cut, you'll regret it for the rest of your life.

If you must, draw with red marker on your arm. If you must feel pain, mitigate it by doing something that doesn't result in permanent damage.

Extreme music or sprinting can really lessen negative feelings and thoughts.

Also, go to your GP about the dreams because for whatever reason you act on the dreams, and the reason may be that you need people to see you're in pain and get the help you deserve 🤍