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self harm alternatives: a thread
self harm alternatives: a thread
-tear pieces of paper apart
-squeeze an ice cube
-make ice consisting of red food colouring and draw on the areas u want to cut
-grab a pillow and squeeze it, punch it, scratch it etc.
-reach out to a loved one
-squeeze an ice cube
-make ice consisting of red food colouring and draw on the areas u want to cut
-grab a pillow and squeeze it, punch it, scratch it etc.
-reach out to a loved one
-draw lightly on ur skin with a red felt tip pen or grab a piece of tape, stick it onto ur skin and draw on there
-put gloves on when u get the urge to pick at scabs
-put gloves on when u get the urge to pick at scabs
-sync ur breathing to this
here are some mental health helplines!!
you’re loved and not alone. my dms are always open
-write urself a list of reasons to recover and keep it in a safe spot for when u need it
-tell urself things like “i do not deserve this pain” and “this feeling will pass”
-squeeze a stress ball, use a fidget toy
-tell urself things like “i do not deserve this pain” and “this feeling will pass”
-squeeze a stress ball, use a fidget toy
-listen to guided meditation/soothing radio stations
-yell (if safe to do so)
-spot 7 things u can see, hear, taste, touch and smell. repeat the process until u feel more present, relaxed and grounded
-yell (if safe to do so)
-spot 7 things u can see, hear, taste, touch and smell. repeat the process until u feel more present, relaxed and grounded
suggestions from other’s replies:
-breaking pencils or scratching them until they break
-distraction methods such as playing an instrument or listening to music/going on a walk
-get a hair tie on ur wrist and instead of snapping it, scratch it
-pop bubble wrap
-breaking pencils or scratching them until they break
-distraction methods such as playing an instrument or listening to music/going on a walk
-get a hair tie on ur wrist and instead of snapping it, scratch it
-pop bubble wrap
-intense workouts
-stretch
-epilate/wax
-ask someone from the same household that u trust to hide any sharp objects temporarily
-take a hot enough shower so that it stings, but not too hot
thank u all for adding on
-stretch
-epilate/wax
-ask someone from the same household that u trust to hide any sharp objects temporarily
-take a hot enough shower so that it stings, but not too hot
thank u all for adding on
-placing safe, liquid glue on the area and peeling it off once fully dry
