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dari105

June 3rd 2013 11:27 PM

self-harm

I've been self harming for the past 4 months now i've been feeling better but.. i'm going to mexico in about 2 weeks and i need something else that could help me cope with everything i need some time too but any ideas out there please .

Collies R Us

June 4th 2013 02:24 PM

Re: self-harm

Anything on the alternatives sticky? A book or two? A friend you can text? Any hobby you enjoy?
I'm glad you're beating it. Keep going. You can do it! Don't let Mexico stop ya! :)
God bless.
- Collies R Us

hocus pocus

June 4th 2013 05:40 PM

Re: self-harm

Hey there ;)

I suggest since you're going somewhere, to not even bring any tools with you - not that you could, since airline security and stuff but I know people get creative with that kind of thing. So if I were you, I wouldn't even try it. Next, stay away from stores that could sell anything that you could use as a tool. Is there anything from home that you find comforting to look at? I so, try to bring that with you so you have a piece from home.

DeletedAccount17

June 6th 2013 10:55 AM

Re: self-harm

Hi there! :)

I agree with Cassie. Oh and maybe it'd help if you brought something to do in Mexico. Hopefully Mexico itself will distract you from everything and help you have a little fun, but some books, games, music, any hobbies you do could help you while you're there.

If you get urges, check out the Self-Harm Alternatives list. You could also make a Calm Down Jar and take it with you to Mexico or make it there. Lastly, I hope you have a great time at Mexico. Sounds exciting to be able to travel. :)

Stay strong. <3

Catharsis.

June 6th 2013 08:12 PM

Re: self-harm

Hey there!

Firstly, I'm jealous, I want to go to Mexico too! D: I'm sure you'll have lots of fun there. :)

Secondly, yep, find an alternative. There's the Alternatives sticky thread at the top of the Self Harm forum like other people have mentioned, or you can bring something with you, like a book, a game, an iPod/MP3 player, anything! I find talking to someone about anything (especially something positive ;)) is a good way of getting urges to go away, so you could text a friend or chat to someone online if you wanted to.

All the best. :)

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