What is the best way to distract youself from wanting to self-harm?

Do stuff, or look at stuff that make you happy! For example, read a book, or write a blog, clean! (If that makes you happy! lol) Keep stuff sitting around your that makes you happy when you look at it. Like pictures from a fun memory, or books that you enjoy,or strong quotes. Also, talk to someone. During times like that it maybe hard to stay strong so having someone to talk you through is a big help. :)

In my opinion the best way to distract yourself is to talk to someone and to do stuff.It doesnt have to be something big.Just take your friend and go shopping, eat ice cream, go for a walk.You should do something that makes you feel happy.And it´s always good to bring a friend, because he or she can distract you too :)

You could try taking your anger out by ripping some old newspapers and magazines or breaking some sticks.You can even try engaging yourself in some work or tell yourself that you'll do it later like after completing your work or watching a movie, and by the time you finish that, you will be calmer. This technique worked for me!

Write a journal! in the journal you write down your feelings, why you want to self-harm etc. Then you work through your urges and strive for a better day. Give yourself goals and rewards when completing them :) Good luck!

I have learned,that the best ways to help take your mind off of it are,taking walks,listening to music,drawing,writing or even watching t.v. https://self-injury.net/

What helps me is watching youtube videos and listening to music. For others you may need to do something with your hands and I know that writing poetry, or anything at all can help. You could also draw out what you feel, even if you think it's bad.

Different methods will work for different people to stop from self-harming. Some suggestions are doing any activity you find relaxing, such as music, exercise, tv, a shower etc., or talking to someone.

The biggest step in distracting yourself from self-harm is doing some activity, even if this means forcing yourself to do something you may not really want to do. When our minds are in a place where we want to harm ourselves, we lose interest in activities that we normally find enjoyment in. So, distracting from self-harm means that we force ourselves to take that first step until the urge is diminished or gone.

Going to see friends, writing a journal, doing something with your hands like painting or cooking or organising your room. Distract yourself from the urge, it will pass after a while :) Stay strong.

Identify what triggers you, and avoid those triggers if possible. If that's not very possible, try to surround yourself with people who support you (friends or family or the 7cups community) and do things that you find fun or talk about things that interest you.

I believe when someone has the urge to self-harm, they really need to find some kind of relief through letting out some very strong negative energy. It would be a good idea to engage in activities that help release such tension through perhaps using a punching bag to let out anger or write down your feelings and tear up that paper after. Engaging in physical activities such as sports, exercising, dancing are positive ways of letting out such negative energy.

you should try thinking about your family members and about what you mean to your family............

I find that the TIP and ACCEPTS DBT skills to be the most effective. T-Change your body temperature(take a hot or cold shower), I- Intense physical exertion(go for a walk), P-Paced breathing.....A-Activities(paint something etc), C- Contribute(do something for someone else) C- Comparisons(list ways of how you are more fortunate than others), E-emotion opposites(if you are sad...smile), P-Push away(put the sadness on the back burner), T- Thoughts(think about something positive, S-Sensations(eat something sweet or sour or spicy)

Go out with people around you. Keep a smile on your face. When you feel you want to hurt yourself, try to distract yourself with anything.

Listen to sad or happy music; which ever blocks out those dark thoughts the most. Music can either completely drown out your fears, or brings them all in at once. Listen to what suits you.

Drawing on your skin with a sharpie is a great distraction. Calling a friend - especially one that can relate to and commiserate with your situation - is often helpful. Exercising to the point of exhaustion is another option that might distract you, as is loud music.