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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Hollywood
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Originally Posted by helpwanted101 
so y'all tell me to post on here. but when i do u don't respond. when i don't ya'll do!!!!!
Sorry hun, I haven't been around as much lately.
Just now saw your post.
Are you seeing a therapist or anything?
Is there anything in particular that has you upset?
*~10 YEARS BABY~*
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Hollywood
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Well in case I miss you tomorrow I'll post it here.
You should try this when you get upset and feel
like cutting. I know it helps a lot of people.
IMPULSE CONTROL LOG
1.SELF-INJURY THOUGHTS:
2.TIME AND DATE:
3.LOCATION:
4.SITUATION:
5.FEELING:
6.WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF SELF-INJURY?
7. WHAT WOULD I BE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH MY SELF-INJURY?
8.ACTION TAKEN:
9.COMMENTS:
_______________________________________________
Here is an example, of one.
IMPULSE CONTROL LOG
The impulse control log is taken from S.A.F.E and is geared specifically for self-injury but can be used for many types of compulsions.
With the impulse control log it is required that you log down every thought or feeling associated with a particular urge to self injure, whether or not you actually go through with the act or not. In the beginning the goal is that the writing will become a diversion from the act itself. The long-term goal is to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Self-injury itself is a thought, not a feeling. Once you can fully grasp and understand that internally, you can begin to understand that self-injury is a behavior and behaviors can be changed.
Self-injury keeps us from dealing with uncomfortable feelings. Feelings or thoughts we find unacceptable are disguised through self-harming in some way although only a temporary relief is felt. If you feel the need to self-harm there is a feeling behind that, something you need to express.
Using the impulse control log is a good way to make you slow down, think before you act and remind you that you are in control.
Below is a generic example
IMPULSE CONTROL LOG
1.SELF-INJURY THOUGHTS: Burning, Cutting
2.TIME AND DATE: 3/9/07
3.LOCATION: My Room
4.SITUATION: A Friend and I aren't speaking, my boyfriend and I got into a fight, a relative is sick, and I lost my wallet.
5.FEELING: Angry, Upset, Lonely, Frustrated, Alone, And Disappointed
6.WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF SELF-INJURY? If I cut/burn, Then I don’t have to get angry, then I don’t have to cry, then I don’t have to care,
then it won’t matter what they say or do, I can act and appear like I don't care.
7. WHAT WOULD I BE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH MY SELF-INJURY?
That I do have feelings, that I think no ones cares, that I think I don't matter, that it hurts less if I cut/burn myself, that I'm scared.
8.ACTION TAKEN: Ended up running, doing some artwork, and writing in my journal.
9.COMMENTS: My desire to cut or act out is still w/me but I’m challenging the thoughts. Tonight I plan on going to the gym and then to a friends house.
You should try this when you get upset and feel
like cutting. I know it helps a lot of people.
IMPULSE CONTROL LOG
1.SELF-INJURY THOUGHTS:
2.TIME AND DATE:
3.LOCATION:
4.SITUATION:
5.FEELING:
6.WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF SELF-INJURY?
7. WHAT WOULD I BE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH MY SELF-INJURY?
8.ACTION TAKEN:
9.COMMENTS:
_______________________________________________
Here is an example, of one.
IMPULSE CONTROL LOG
The impulse control log is taken from S.A.F.E and is geared specifically for self-injury but can be used for many types of compulsions.
With the impulse control log it is required that you log down every thought or feeling associated with a particular urge to self injure, whether or not you actually go through with the act or not. In the beginning the goal is that the writing will become a diversion from the act itself. The long-term goal is to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Self-injury itself is a thought, not a feeling. Once you can fully grasp and understand that internally, you can begin to understand that self-injury is a behavior and behaviors can be changed.
Self-injury keeps us from dealing with uncomfortable feelings. Feelings or thoughts we find unacceptable are disguised through self-harming in some way although only a temporary relief is felt. If you feel the need to self-harm there is a feeling behind that, something you need to express.
Using the impulse control log is a good way to make you slow down, think before you act and remind you that you are in control.
Below is a generic example
IMPULSE CONTROL LOG
1.SELF-INJURY THOUGHTS: Burning, Cutting
2.TIME AND DATE: 3/9/07
3.LOCATION: My Room
4.SITUATION: A Friend and I aren't speaking, my boyfriend and I got into a fight, a relative is sick, and I lost my wallet.
5.FEELING: Angry, Upset, Lonely, Frustrated, Alone, And Disappointed
6.WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT OF SELF-INJURY? If I cut/burn, Then I don’t have to get angry, then I don’t have to cry, then I don’t have to care,
then it won’t matter what they say or do, I can act and appear like I don't care.
7. WHAT WOULD I BE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH MY SELF-INJURY?
That I do have feelings, that I think no ones cares, that I think I don't matter, that it hurts less if I cut/burn myself, that I'm scared.
8.ACTION TAKEN: Ended up running, doing some artwork, and writing in my journal.
9.COMMENTS: My desire to cut or act out is still w/me but I’m challenging the thoughts. Tonight I plan on going to the gym and then to a friends house.
When Pigs Fly
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Location: california
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What do you think you need? I mean what type pf help are you looking for? I have suggested many places for you in the past, I'm just not sure what you are looking for. Doing this on your own is not enough, what do you need in order to go get help? Where are you willing to go and to whom? Have you found anyone you can trust?
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help, there's a lot of people you can reach out to if you're desperate for support. You're going to have to open up more, to really express what it is you need and what you're willing to do.
There's a great support system here, we'll do as much as we can.
There's a great support system here, we'll do as much as we can.
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