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gingerly
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Read if you cut, binge, purge, or self harm in any way

#13543254 - 11/26/10 11:07 AM (15 years, 10 months ago)

I just want you to know that you are not alone and that if you want to get better, there are so many resources out there. Something that worked for me is called the "Butterfly Project"

The rules are:
1. When you feel like you want to cut, binge, or self harm, take a marker or pen and draw a butterfly on your arm or hand.
2. Name the butterfly after a loved one, or someone who really wants you to get better.
3. You must let the butterfly fade naturally. No scrubbing it off.
4. If you cut or binge before the butterfly is gone, you've killed it. If you don't cut, it lives.
5. If you have more than one butterfly, cutting kills all of them.
6. Another person may draw them on you. These butterflies are extra special. Take good care of them.
7. Even if you don't cut, feel free to draw a butterfly anyways to show your support. If you do this, name it after someone you know that cuts or is suffering right now, and tell them. It could help.

For me I cut not because I was numb or couldn't feel anything, but I cut because I had too much anger and frustration and sadness inside of me. Sometimes it felt like my chest would burst and I wanted to die. I wished I would die.
When I cut those emotions would go away for a little while. Since I couldn't release that emotional pain in a healthy way, I harmed myself instead. It took me a long time to stop and I haven't hurt myself in a long time. The Butterfly Method is working for me and I hope it can help you too.

Edited by gingerly (11/26/10 11:09 AM)

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