Triggering: Inpatient 18 days?

[Em0bxy]

Hello,
So...I just got home from inpatient after 18 fucking days, which is my longest stay compared to 10 days. I'm still on wound care, sharps restriction, and wrist/thigh checks. I take 6 pills in the morning just for my mental health...damn. I see my boyfriend for the first time in 20 days today(I was at the ER for 1). Right now it's 1:32am in my state, so I should be asleep, but I'm up, worried. My bf is making me gifts, but Idk what to make him. We're doing early valentines day since we can't see each other tomorrow. My anxiety is really high right now, so I'm trying not to scratch, can someone give me some quiet, subtle, coping skills?
Ty!
Ashton<3

[Mindfulness.]

Hi Ashton,
I'm sorry to hear what you're going through at the moment. It sounds like you're doing it tough.
There are a few alternatives I can recommend in place of scratching. Being creative, such as writing, drawing or listening to music can help if you enjoy those type of activities. There's also going for a walk that can be quite therapeutic, and while doing this, being off a device so you're in touch with nature.
Listening to soothing sounds such as rain drops or the ocean waves while mediating can be such a relaxing activity as well to engage in to help stop the urges.
Below is a link that includes a lot more alternatives and coping mechanisms that may help you.
https://themighty.com/topic/self-har...lls-self-harm/
My inbox is also open if you need to talk to someone.

[Em0bxy]

ty, i might chat with you in pm, but idk yet.