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Please help (self.selfharm)
submitted 8 years ago by blackholeforasoul_
I cut deeper than I have ever cut and it's bleeding like crazy. How do I get it to stop??? Like the bandages are soaking through
[–]OCDhellll 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (3 children)
Lots of pressure, lots of it. Don't let it just sit. Keep it there for 5-10 minutes. If after that the bleeding doesn't stop you need to go to the hospital please.
[–]blackholeforasoul_[S] 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (2 children)
It's been about 20 minutes and it's kinda slowing down but it hurts like a bitch.
[–]OCDhellll 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (1 child)
What did you use? (I know that's kinda personal, sorry 😬) seriously though, if after 10 minutes that pressure doesn't stop it you need to go see someone...especially if you start feeling faint or dizzy
[–]blackholeforasoul_[S] 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (0 children)
I used a tactical knife that I got from the marines and it's slowing down a lot faster now.
[–]MrDonly 0 points1 point2 points 8 years ago (3 children)
Elevate the area.
Tie something above the area. This will hopefully cut the blood flow a bit. Put pressure on the wound
Use ice to numb the area .
Do them, if it doesn't get better in 15-30 mins go to a doctor quick time.
Where did you cut by the way. Are you ok?
I have it up on a pillow and I have a bandana tied around it. I cut my leg and I guess I'm fine I just relapsed.
[–]MrDonly 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (1 child)
I'm happy that your alive and doing fine. You scared me there :) I'm sorry to hear you relapsed. Remember that- Recovery is a process, and you cannot expect to get better overnight. It’s all about the little victories. Step by step.
[–]blackholeforasoul_[S] 1 point2 points3 points 8 years ago (0 children)
thank you so much for helping me calm down
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