shygirl
February 23rd, 2014, 02:24 AM
i used to self harm and sometimes i still get the urge too especially when things go bad or my depression decides to have a party in my head with all those self incriminating thoughts. i know everybody is different so these may not work for everyone but they should help somebody.
1. try to be productive-this can help keep your mind away from those dangerous thoughts being productive can be literally any activity such as cleaning running walking playing a sport or with a pet etc.
2. take some time to cool down when stressed- if stress is a major trigger for you try to avoid it not by pulling away from everybody but by going to your family and doing something with them. even if you are too afraid of telling them how you are feeling exactly just being with them should help.
3. get creative- im personally a wanna be artist i love to write draw paint design sculpt sing play some music on my guitar or even try to work on my new found love wood carving. this will take your mind away from that especially if your being free with it and just letting it flow.
4. if your feeling sad smile and catch some rays- i like to get some fresh air when im upset it clears my head ill go for a long walk and come back home when i am completely relaxed usually if your not totally relaxed though you just get gloomy again when you head home so try to completely walk it off.
5. be a complete loon- go do something fun and random make a funny video do a comic act like an idiot freak people out just for kicks or just act plain crazy and stupid so you can laugh with yourself laughing while burning energy will be sure to help.
6. get colorful- find something to paint or color make it bright make it weird make it pretty make loud and funny heck even creepy or hippy its just to bring some light into the dark head of yours.
7. try to be around friends more- don't push your friends away they want to help and they will if you let them.
8. tel you your pretty- when you see yourself don't think anything bad don't say i can improve this and this and this no say your beautiful your funny your cute your nice your wonderful your talented your going to go far you know why you should say this? its true and i hope this helped some in some way it certainly helped me. :yes:
1. try to be productive-this can help keep your mind away from those dangerous thoughts being productive can be literally any activity such as cleaning running walking playing a sport or with a pet etc.
2. take some time to cool down when stressed- if stress is a major trigger for you try to avoid it not by pulling away from everybody but by going to your family and doing something with them. even if you are too afraid of telling them how you are feeling exactly just being with them should help.
3. get creative- im personally a wanna be artist i love to write draw paint design sculpt sing play some music on my guitar or even try to work on my new found love wood carving. this will take your mind away from that especially if your being free with it and just letting it flow.
4. if your feeling sad smile and catch some rays- i like to get some fresh air when im upset it clears my head ill go for a long walk and come back home when i am completely relaxed usually if your not totally relaxed though you just get gloomy again when you head home so try to completely walk it off.
5. be a complete loon- go do something fun and random make a funny video do a comic act like an idiot freak people out just for kicks or just act plain crazy and stupid so you can laugh with yourself laughing while burning energy will be sure to help.
6. get colorful- find something to paint or color make it bright make it weird make it pretty make loud and funny heck even creepy or hippy its just to bring some light into the dark head of yours.
7. try to be around friends more- don't push your friends away they want to help and they will if you let them.
8. tel you your pretty- when you see yourself don't think anything bad don't say i can improve this and this and this no say your beautiful your funny your cute your nice your wonderful your talented your going to go far you know why you should say this? its true and i hope this helped some in some way it certainly helped me. :yes: