What are the best alternatives to self-harm?

If you MUST feel hurt after trying to distract yourself from self harming thoughts. I heard that drawing on your body with a red marker, running ice over parts of your body (or taking a cold bath), and snapping a rubber band against your skin are all better than severe self harm tactics

Art. Really,any sort of art. Self harm is usually to take out pain and anger or to feel physically hurt than mentally. So,you could use art to give out emotions. Suppose,you cut. Instead of that draw on your body like a tattoo. I hope it helps :)

I'm not sure which ones would be the best since it's different for everyone, but here are some alternatives that I found online! I've heard of this app called Calm Harm which may help; other suggestions are listening to music, bathing, writing, moving, hugging and screaming. You could also if you'd like talk to others, change your surroundings if that's an option or if you need to see blood, draw on your hand with a red marker. Hope one of these is suitable for you!