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Some things that could help you out

imFaith June 14th, 2016

Hi guys, so recently I was looking for resources so that I could help a member out with some self harm issues and I thought that you guys could use them too. Hope this helps!

this is a really helpful compilation of hotlines and resources

⚓ need some ideas for distractions? Find them here and here

think that looking on the bright side might help? Share your thoughts here

​​​​​ ⚓ try the 30 day self harm challenge here

⚓ feeling down? Need some encouragement? Don't worry, we've got you covered right here

⚓ click here if you need some tips to stop self harming and some coping strategies or alternatives

check out the self harm self help guide here

⚓ check out the butterfly project here

⚓ want to hear more about others' experiences? You can do so in this discussion thread

⚓ learn more about creating your own crisis kit here

don't know what to do? Feeling overwhelmed? Find a listener here or connect to a listener here (for the desktop site) or click the "connect now" button on the app

Hope this helps you out a little. Stay strong loves, keep fighting <3

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amerespeck June 14th, 2016

@imFaith Super helpful smileyyes Thank you so much Faithheart

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imFaith OP June 14th, 2016

@amerespeck

Awh, that's so nice of you <3 thanks

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Clinkerbell June 14th, 2016

@imFaith thank you <3

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imFaith OP June 14th, 2016

@Clinkerbell

No worries <3

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June 14th, 2016

This is great! @imFaith Your time in putting this together and sharing is appreciated. smiley​​​​​

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imFaith OP June 14th, 2016

@miSerene

Ah, you're too kind. Your appreciation is greatly appreciated <3

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Cadence June 14th, 2016

Holy cow, signal boost!

@Anomalia @Laura @Iara

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imFaith OP June 15th, 2016

@Cadence

Hehe you're too kind, thank you <3

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imFaith OP June 15th, 2016

UPDATES: (some things I forgot to add, oops)

this is a really handy app for even more distractions

⚓ find out more about self harm here

Stay strong loves <3

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imFaith OP June 19th, 2016

this is the link to the handy app for Apple users

( NOTE : for obvious reasons, I don't reccommend these two suggestions under "release" : putting a rubber band on your wrist and letting go and pressing a blunt blade into your skin but not breaking skin)

take care, lovelies <3

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Laura June 20th, 2016

Thank you for sharing this!

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imFaith OP June 20th, 2016

@Laura <3

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June 20th, 2016

We really need a way of saving threads here on 7cups! In any case, your forum post is bookmarked! heartxx

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imFaith OP June 23rd, 2016

@KindListening

Awh, that's so sweet of you, thank you! <3

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