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MonoIsSad

Updated 2y ago

Alternatives to Self Harm: Seeking Help

Any replacements to self harm that you know of?

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Chesbro99

Cold water, ice, scribbling on paper, screaming, warm water, going for a walk, petting an animal, drawing, doing a craft Hope one of those help

Syd.The.Space.Sloth

the two that come to mind first are ice (rub across the wrist to stimulate the feeling) and drawing on your arm with a pen

Chesbro99

I like the drawing on yourself one too just have to be careful not to take it too far

MonoIsSad

Yeah ive taken the drawing one too far in the past

Jaznix

Make it skin safe writing stuff and you can't go too far lol

Bre19

Ice

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