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Drawing on the body with red marker as an alternative to cutting. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Self-Injury
317
41%
Overall, 41% (317 Members) find Red Marker helpful

Red Marker Reviews

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I wasn't allowed to draw on myself but I was allowed to draw and paint pictures. Many times they would be of people with cuts and the cuts would be bleeding. This allowed me to see injuries and blood which I like without engaging in self harm
Working / Worked
yes I have tried using black /red marks to write words on my body all in all the no side effects so far.
Working / Worked
Haven't used this in a while, but it really helped. I once filled me whole arm with writing and drawings and such :D!! I thought it looked nice. Anyway, it helped with the urges.
Working / Worked
It works most of the time.
Working / Worked
red pen really
Working / Worked
I still love this method. Whenever I feel bad I get out a pen (any color) and fill a page of paper or two.
Working / Worked
worked for a few weeks
Working / Worked
that helps but i need it to hurt some. and sometimes i get angry and i want to cut more.
Working / Worked
I do the butterfly thing. if i cut before the butterfly wears off it dies. really silly but it does help
Working / Worked
not that great.
Working / Worked
working on it right now
Working / Worked
did not use it i used fake blood- red ink s dangerous to put on you skin
Working / Worked
I've done this, it has worked for me, try writing "love" or whatever a word of hope/help would be for you in a place you can see as a reminder.
Working / Worked
didnt work at all this is punishment on me i think and sometimes if im honest punishment on others
Working / Worked
great for writing words thet u want to carve into your skin. it stays on for a while
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: red marker?
    i dont think this one works, personally. [More]
  2. Discussion: red marker?
    i cant do red cuz it triggers me.. [More]
  3. Discussion: empty
    i no darling but try the red marker and fake blood [More]
  4. Discussion: Red marker
    what is the red marker? [More]
  5. Discussion: Need Some Support
    i would draw with a red marker.. if i had a red marker... lol [More]

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