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Does anybody have ideas for a therapy first aid kit. I was hoping to put a box together of things I can do when I get stressed instead of cutting.
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Therapy First Aid Kit
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i can think of different ways to make your box beautiful.
paint it a solid color; then decorate it.
use assorted old cut up magazine pieces.
wrap it with sticky paper, or glue with pretty wrapping paper.
you can use cloth too... i made some with glued on material.
*hugs!!*
paint it a solid color; then decorate it.
use assorted old cut up magazine pieces.
wrap it with sticky paper, or glue with pretty wrapping paper.
you can use cloth too... i made some with glued on material.
*hugs!!*
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A few that i have met have been cutters. All with DID. They tell me of cutting items that are inside in the inner world within them. These cutting tools must be given to Jesus. Each and every one of them. Unless you get rid of these as well as the ones on the outside then the temptation will always be there.
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I know I have problems on the inside that need to be resolved and until I do cutting is still going to be a temptation, but I'm working on it. It takes time to heal on the inside though. I'm just trying to think of things as distractions something to help me cope right now in the mean time.
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i'm proud of you!
this additude is perfect. you have drawn your sword! 
don't listen to people who tell you that you have other opsticals to fight first. you starting anywhere on working through these days is a very big step. we are told to practice and retrain our thinking. you have to start somewhere. we all do... the Holy Spirit will bless every step forward.
distracting is a tool used in many therapy practices. it's also very biblical.
xo dee1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Godthis is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:1-2
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in meput it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. phillipians 4:4-9
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Thanks for the encouragement. It's nice to know that I'm doing something right. I'm really trying hard.
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If I were making up a distraction box, I know what I would put in it!! You just have to put things in it that make you happy or even just express how you are feeling, as cutting comes from those feelings of numbness. I would maybe put in a pad of paper and utensils (for drawing), or even just a coloring book- Which sounds really lame... But there is something therapeutic about choosing the colors and placing them. I might also put in my favorite cd that is relaxing. Also a journal or even just paper to write to God, or a really good friend to tell them how I feel. I always write to my friend and it is really good to express how you feel and have someone there for you! In the box I might also put in something that reminds me of a good memory, or something a friend gave me out of love (Christmas gift, birthday card, etc.). I know I might put in some photos or a note someone has written me!
It all depends on the reasons behind you're cutting as well. Some things that wor for me might not work for you...
OH and another good item is a bible. One that is cheap or old and that you can just mark it up
So then you can listen to God's word instead of the voices in your head- although that is always really hard to do.
I am so proud of you for taking steps in the healing process and giving a lot of effort to get better. That is so inspiring!
Blessings
Peaches
It all depends on the reasons behind you're cutting as well. Some things that wor for me might not work for you...
OH and another good item is a bible. One that is cheap or old and that you can just mark it up
So then you can listen to God's word instead of the voices in your head- although that is always really hard to do.I am so proud of you for taking steps in the healing process and giving a lot of effort to get better. That is so inspiring!
Blessings
Peaches
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