Methods to stop with Self harm

[EmilyLouiseH]

Hi
I'm trying to stop self harming and I was wondering if anyone has any methods that they could suggest to help me or anyone else reading this.
I would really appriciate the help, thanks alot Xx
Emily-Louise :)

[ackmedsgirl666]

i just responded to a similar thread

read a book
take a bath
watch tv
go for a run
cook food
write down all bad feelings and rip them up and burn em
treat yourself(have a spa)
do your nails
go shopping

there are alot of things that you can do.

[SkinnyBones]

I snap a rubber band on my wrist. It helps take the edge away.
Kind of like tobacco for heavy smokers

[Noirtier]

Do anything and everything you can to distract yourself from it in a healthy way. Read, watch TV, listen to music, go outside, do something physical, etc. The best way to conquer self harm addiction, especially in these first stages, is to really distract your mind from the urges you will have. You have to keep yourself busy however you can (in a healthy way) to try and get your mind off of the urges. I know it's hard, but you can do it- I believe in you! We're always here for you to help, and you can talk to us whenever you need to! I wish you the best of luck hun! :)

[EmilyLouiseH]

Thanks very much for everyone's help, it really means alot. Xx

[Smeagol]

Good luck! Beating SH is hard but you CAN do it. Good luck sweetie :hug:

[Fallen Angels]

Do something to distract yourself. Watch tv, exercise, or even take a shower. Try to find a hobby you enjoy. Art, music, yoga... something you would enjoy and look forward to doing ^_^

[bloodshot_eyes]

You should look this thing up called 'the butterfly project' it helped me through to stop from self harm :)

[EmilyLouiseH]

The butterfly project? Okay will look it up. Thanks for all the sypport guys Xx