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What are some ideas for dealing with triggers that lead to self harm,such as stress which cannot seem to be avoided, in one's daily life?

Profile: itIsAllAboutYou
itIsAllAboutYou on Feb 23, 2016
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When a friend or loved one self-injures: If you have a friend or loved one who is self-injuring, you may be shocked and scared. Take all talk of self-injury seriously. Although you might feel that you'd be betraying a confidence, self-injury is too big a problem to ignore or to deal with alone. Here are some ways to help: Your child: You can start by consulting your pediatrician or other health care professional who can provide an initial evaluation or a referral to a mental health specialist. Don't yell at your child or make threats or accusations, but do express concern. Teenage friend: Suggest that your friend talk to parents, a teacher, a school counselor or another trusted adult. Adult: Gently encourage the person to seek medical and mental health treatment.
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Profile: Centrist
Centrist on Apr 5, 2016
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Drink a glass of fountain-fresh, chilled water. Feel every sip going down your throat and enjoy the feeling comparing it to the unwelcome pain of self harm.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 18, 2016
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Breath slowly and think about why you feel this way think about what makes you feel this way as self harm is such a heavy thing to do
Profile: KristenHR
KristenHR on Jun 7, 2016
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I've found that relaxation, doing things I enjoy such as puzzles, reading, coloring or music. helps when stressed. Even if only time for 10-15 minutes. Deep breathing and shoulder stretches helped as well. Oh 1 more thing - reminding myself it would pass and having a small piece of hard candy or a stick of gum for something of distraction o even comfort.
Profile: victoriousForest3564
victoriousForest3564 on Dec 30, 2019
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First of all, you must realize that your body doesn't need this, you don't need this. When you get triggered you need to take a deep breath, inhale, exhale, your going to be fine. The next thing you can do is to come up with a better solution rather than self harm. For an example, try talking to someone, which will ease you. Yes, stress is apart of our daily lives and cannot be avoided. The best you can do is take a step at a time, and conquer. You need to have patience and faith in yourself, that your going to make it through these tough times, they will make you stronger: you will succeed.
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