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I self-harm unconsciously, how can I break this habit?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 9, 2014
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Find healthy ways to let out your anxiety! Often times it will take time to break a habit do not get discouraged because the emotions took time to build up. You will need time and commitment to break a habit! 1. Find the trigger of your self-harm. It is different for everyone, so start by asking yourself why do I it? And how and when does this habit started? 2. It will be helpful to find someone to talk to about the emotions that started the habit because repressing your emotions and thoughts that bother you will hurt you internally and your unconscious mind will find ways to physically feel the pain by self-harming. 3. Create a new healthy habit that will help you to let out your internal pain. Practicing a physical activity like a sport or a craft. 4. Most importantly love yourself, and you will ask me how? I will tell you by doing healthy habits you will see the healthy results and achievements in front of your eyes and this will increase your self-esteem, but when you self-harm the results will be wounds or physical pain that will make you feel worse and lowers your self-esteem.
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Profile: Lindz7284
Lindz7284 on Oct 6, 2014
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Try playing with putty or something to occupy your hands, if you get into this habit of occupying yourself then it may help you break this habit. Good luck! Stay safe!
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Imhereforyou2030 on Sep 19, 2014
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Try taking your mind off of it by doing something you like to do, like a favorite hobby or a sport you like. You could even just hangout with your friends to take you mind off of self-harming.
Profile: DPate16
DPate16 on Oct 22, 2014
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Self harming is a very long process and hard habit to beat. Try to set goals for yourself. Focus on other things and try your best to think positive.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 29, 2014
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try to find healthier alternatives which do not harm you. When you next feel the urge to self harm or are feeling triggered try writing your thoughts down and ripping them up or burning them, if that doesn't work then try scribbling in red on paper.
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Anonymous on Oct 29, 2014
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You should visit a trained professional in this matter. There are plenty of people who can help you.
Profile: Yarrick
Yarrick on Oct 10, 2014
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Direct your attention to something else whenever you think about self-harming. Take up something that would allow you to release any tension, anger, fear or sadness.
Profile: mellykitty
mellykitty on Oct 17, 2014
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Some ways you can break the habit of unconsciously self harming is by channeling your focus into more productive and positive things.
Profile: illbebyyourside1
illbebyyourside1 on Oct 24, 2014
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Promise yourself you won't do it. It probably will be difficult, but do a favour for you. Everytime you think you'll self-harm, go do another thing. Drink something, listen to music you like, whatever. But make this an habit.
Profile: Bikki
Bikki on Oct 30, 2014
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Self-harm can be a tough habit to break. Try focusing on forming positive habits to replace the self-harm. For ex: rather than hurt yourself, go for a walk, or watch a funny video on you-tube, do something that brings you joy. Create a habit that only positive benefits, without any pain. The happy feeling will last much, much longer.
Profile: iamjess
iamjess on Oct 31, 2014
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Remove any tools or objects that you use to self-harm and remove any triggering things from your everyday life.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 31, 2014
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Tell you're story outloud, you will se the problem from the outside. I'm sure you have the power to stop this.
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Anonymous on Nov 5, 2014
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Think positive! The more down you are the more you feel the urge. Talk to a professional that can get you help.
Profile: emilycraft
emilycraft on Nov 6, 2014
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For me, I found other things that distracted me. For example, I took up art. Now I make $200 a week selling it. You could do good deeds, or take a long bubble bath, or anything you find fun and or distracting.
Profile: SophieTheLime79
SophieTheLime79 on Nov 17, 2014
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I highly recommend getting yourself a Tangle Toy. I have one myself, they are very affordable and great for keeping your hands busy. Try looking on Amazon!
Profile: sweettears0103
sweettears0103 on Nov 18, 2014
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divert your attention elsewhere. do not think about harming yourself at all and distract yourself. it helps.
Profile: Savana13
Savana13 on Nov 19, 2014
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You can just keep very in tune with yourself and pay close attention to what you're doing to keep you from doing it.
Profile: sunshineSound7103
sunshineSound7103 on Jul 12, 2021
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Try to notice when you are most stressed/when you get triggered & learn to recognize those situations. That way, in the future you can become more tuned in to yourself and can figure out when you become stressed enough to self-harm. Then, after training yourself to recognize those moments, you can be more mindful of your movements and actions to be aware of whether or not you are self-harming. When you find that you are, focus on doing something else with your body part that tries to self-harm (ex: draw on your arm/hand with your finger when you feel like dragging your nails down your skin). I hope this helps!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 8, 2015
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If you try to put your blades in a cup of water, and freeze them, they'll take forever to un-thaw, so by the time they do, you won't feel the urge anymore.
Profile: sereneSun58
sereneSun58 on Dec 15, 2015
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Talk with someone you trust! or tell your parents and go talk to someone who is trained to help people !
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