What are some alternatives to self-harm?
CompassionKat
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Aug 10, 2015
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Some of my personal favorite alternatives are:
Throwing ice in a bathtub
Scribbling on a piece of paper, cutting it into squares, and putting it back together in a different order
Drawing yourself a badge, commemorating how long it has been since you last hurt yourself
Singing pop songs as if they were heavy metal
Spend time with an animal
Stomp in leaf piles, puddles, or just jump up and down outside
elohay
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Aug 17, 2015
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Holding and ice cube in a closed hand. Putting glue on your hands and peeling it off after it's dried. Counting to 100. Eating fruits. Knitting, sewing, crotchet. Cleaning, sports, anything, absolutely anything you can do with your hands.
Emilytea
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Dec 14, 2015
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It's different for everyone. Some people find hands in things such as drawing or playing and instrument beneficial. Others may enjoy exercising or maybe singing. It is also beneficial for the person to reach out to their friends, maybe speak to them about how you're feeling or hang out with them to get out of your own head.
Anonymous
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Jan 4, 2016
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Working out, using a journal to write out your thought/feelings, talking to someone, hobbies... etc
LilithPA
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Jan 30, 2016
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I usually either call someone, if i can't call someone painting my arm instead of cutting helps. Also, some people instead of cutting use rubber bands - it hurts a little but doesn't make permanent damage.
Anonymous
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Feb 1, 2016
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Depends what causes the self-harm, but self-harm is never a way to do it, later you'll regret it, and if you have scars from it, you'll always be reminded. An alternative would be to talk with a psychologist or listener, someone that are trained to help you.
Winter41
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Mar 6, 2016
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Art , create art instead of cutting or harming yourself. Every time you want to pick something dangerous pick a pen , a marker , a brush even if you think you have no talent and just create art.
Because all works of art come from intense moments.
And you know you can always visit a professional therapist.
ClimbingForever1
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Aug 16, 2016
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One idea is to draw on your body in the place you would have cut in a safe and non permanent pen, to distract yourself and your hands.
lovelybeans
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Aug 29, 2016
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Alternatives to self harm are, art, writing, holding an ice cube, talking about it, or just surrounding yourself with people that care so you don't. Whatever you do, don't self harm because it adds to your problems.
Anonymous
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Oct 4, 2016
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I remember I once asked someone this question- well not exactly, they were trying to get me to stop and they told me that drawing lines on your arms or where ever you self harm helps.
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