Alternatives to self harm.

Dec 25, 20133 min read

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Published: Dec 25, 2013

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_{Here are some things that you can try if you feel as though you want to self harm. Not all of these will work, and you will need to do a bit of trial and error to see what will help, but just remember that there are always other things you can do apart from self harming.

• Draw on your arm in red marker.
• Squeeze some ice cubes.
• Eat a really sour lollipop.
• Take a shower or a bath.
• Go for a run.
• Write a journal.
• Scream into a pillow.
• Rip up some paper.
• Scribble on a piece of paper until the whole page is covered.
• Hug a stuffed toy, or a person, or a pet.
• Snap a rubber band on your wrist.
• Clap your hands until it hurts.
• Wax your legs. (I know it sounds weird but it can help )
• Blow up a balloon and pop it.
• Drink some tea.
• Write short stories with characters that are expressing exactly the same feelings/emotions as you.
• Write a letter, throw it away, or burn it afterwards.
• Do something creative, such as photography, drawing, etc.
• Read your favorite book.
• Write in a journal.
• Call a friend, and just have a conversation.
• Find a safe food that you can force yourself to eat (if you have an eating disorder. EX: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bananas, lemons, or anything else you’ve found is easy for you to eat, even if you didn’t want to.)
• Go for a walk.
•Listen to music.
• Watch your favorite movie.
• Write positive messages on stickies and put them on your bathroom mirror.
• Try the Butterfly Project.
• Try the Paper Chain Project.
• Talk to somebody (whether it’s a friend or a family member, a psych or a counselor, us, or even to nothing at the thoughts room) ( thequietplaceproject.com/theth… )
• Do push ups
• Dance
• Find something you can make yourself laugh at. Laughter really is the best medicine.
• Meditate
• Yoga
• Bake something
• Help out a neighbor with their lawn or anything they may have problems with themselves
• Do things that make you feel proud, such as leaving positive messages around your town for people to find.
• Build a birdhouse
• Do paper origami
• Make silly home videos
• Attempt to do all of the blogilates work outs
Remember, you are strong and brave and wonderful, and you can make it through this. <3}