How can you replace self-harm with another activity?

Depending on the person. It can be going for a walk, write in a diary/even video diary. Something to distract you from the thought and to express your feelings in other ways. Talk to a friend or seek professional help if you can't cope alone

Well first of all, you gotta remove all of his/her essence from your life, cupboards, phones, galleries etc. second, say no to romantic kind of movies/songs/bookd n etc and start watching cartoons/action movies or start playing action games third, and most effective, get a puppy/kitten

Finding an activity or hobby to replace self-harm with can be quite hard as the urges can sometimes be uncontrollable. However, having dedication to try and replace it with another activity is important. It's vital to tell yourself you need to do this. It's all about self motivation. A good replacement could be drawing, painting.... something that you enjoy and that will completely distract you from the self-harm urges.

Light a candle, take a bath and read a good book and/or listen to some music which calms you. Distraction is key. An icecold shower is also an option, it triggers chemical reaction in your body which allow you to relax. But we should ak as keep in ming that different things work for different persons.

It really depends on your interests. But the healthier coping mechanisms are exercise, talking it out, punching a pillow or a bag, blasting some music on or even rubbing ice on your skin (-:

Instead of actually self harming you could put an elastic band around your wrist and when you get the urge to self harm you could twang the elastic band replacing the need to self harm

Self harm is one of societies' biggest taboos. Often than not, it is not uncommon. buried deep within a pile of more issues societies are facing, self harm to put in summary is ignored. A professional is far from what I am but I think that everyone going through the contemplation of self harm deserves to be heard along with their stories. A simple chat with a stranger with no identifications given gives them the confidence of reaching out without being judged nor mocked.

Hi there, it's great to hear that you are looking to replace your self-harm with something else. Could a hobby be an option for you? For example you could start a new club or take up something new for example art or reading - something you think you would like. It is up to you what you decide to do though I believe in you, you can do this! You could try something like a self-care box where you write ideas down to do activities and each time you feel the urge to self-harm then you could take an activity out of your self-care box and attempt it. I hope this helps. Remember you are amazing and we are here for you!

The first step is noticing that you are harming yourself. Next, realize it as self harm rather than an escape. Next, find a song that you like (love), play it when you feel like you're going to harm yourself. Play it loud, and the entire song, breathe in... and out... deeply with your fists clenched. Let all your pain, temptation, emotion into them. If this doesn't work, a bike ride (or run), coloring, a nap, meditation, or other activities you partake in that aren't harming yourself can be done.

When you feel the urge to self-harm, try to distract yourself. Maybe you want to go meet up with friends, maybe you'd rather be alone. Do something you would enjoy if you weren't feeling the way you are when you want to harm yourself. For example, I like to play my ukulele or call a friend when I feel that way. It depends on what you like to do in your spare time, or what you think works best for you. It might also be good to physically distance yourself from the things you use to self-harm, as the urge might not be as great when you're not able to reach for them.