Triggering: How are you beating self harm? Vol 2

I marked this as triggering but I am not entirely sure it will end up containing anything triggering. I just wanted to let people know that triggering content might be brought up!

I wasn't sure if I should just re-open the old thread but I figured I would just start a new one.

Anyway, I have been feeling like cutting quite a bit the past couple of weeks and I have been doing all kinds of things to avoid cutting such as reading, sleeping and watching television.

I am curious to see what other people do on a daily basis to avoid/beat the self harm urges!

Today I actually ended up getting out of the house for a few hours and socializing which did help a tad bit.

[Starseeker]

Recently I've promised a person who's very important to me that I wouldn't cut. I didn't think it would actually work, but it seems it does. Whenever I think of self harm, I also imagine the disappointment that person would feel if I cut, and the will not to do this is stronger than the urge. At least for now and I hope it lasts.

[del677]

I need exercise. I was supposed to go walking today with a friend, but the friend coped out on me, and we didn't go walking. We're both depressed and just wanted to lay down. I need to walk. Walking helps. If I walk today, I'll feel better tomorrow.

I went to bed early last night.
Probably going to read in a bit since I woke up feeling a bit of an urge.

[Concinnity]

Really high-intensity exercise, like running or cycling, has always helped me a lot. But I can't always do that, obviously, so things like listening to upbeat music (nothing sad/angsty/triggering!), watching something funny on Netflix (like The Office/Parks and Rec), or hanging out with friends can be helpful distractions and maybe even turn my mindset around for the time being.

Those things work when I just kind of generally feel like self harming; when it feels more urgent, then...I don't know. Sheer force of will? That's pretty much what's been getting me through the really tough spots of the last 14 months. I wish I had a more reliable go-to for when it gets really tough.

Today I avoided the urges by showering and napping.

[Jess~]

cutting for me, along with a release, is also a fascination with blood and scars. so if I wish I had that on my arm, I'll draw on myself or just lightly scratch myself so it leaves small marks, but isn't painful.
the drawing on myself helps a lot, as it will distract me for a good 30 minutes.
art helps too if there's a specific emotion or reason behind why I want to cut.

I promised I wouldn't cut. Ive been drowning out feelings in music

Music is a good coping skill. It used to help me a lot when I was younger.

Today I kept myself busy by running errands. Also I had a pretty bad headache so even though I had urges I was too sick to do anything. Probably the only good thing about this headache.

[hocus pocus]

Yesterday I got out of the house for a good portion of the day. Today I'm going to clean some of my animal cages, and maybe exercise a little bit.

I am reading.
I also might distract myself with a movie later.
I am contemplating taking a shower after the pick my bf up.

[Jess~]

last night i had really strong urges but i just kept reminding myself of how close i am to being a year clean and also about all the bad parts that come after self-harming, like having to come up with lies on the spot and wear hoodies during summer weather.

[hocus pocus]

Today I've been busy with school and I've been on here. I took a nap and I am going to take care of my pets and then watch something with my mom.

I am going to go out with a friend...unless he cancels but he doesn't do that too often.

[Lionheart]

Concentrating on anything else. Either continue writing my paper or playing some games. Later I'll exercise

Originally Posted by Jess~

cutting for me, along with a release, is also a fascination with blood and scars. so if I wish I had that on my arm, I'll draw on myself or just lightly scratch myself so it leaves small marks, but isn't painful.
the drawing on myself helps a lot, as it will distract me for a good 30 minutes.
art helps too if there's a specific emotion or reason behind why I want to cut.

I, too, had a fascination with blood at one point. So, when I was trying to go without I would draw on myself and then get ice and let the water from it melting drip on my skin. It kind of resembled bleeding when it hit the red. Not quite as satisfying but it helped.

Also, at one point I used to struggle immensely with wanting to carve words into my skin. So, when I was trying to avoid self harm but feeling that urge I would take a pen and write the words I wanted to carve on my arm. It definitely helped release all the pent up emotions while I also avoided self harm.

[Markus]

By being around people, because noise and presence takes that self-harm thought away, at least for me. If I am alone at home, I make it a point to go out to crowded places.

[Lionheart]

Listening to uplifting music and writing

[hocus pocus]

I've been taking care of my pets, cleaning, and doing school assignments. I'm planning to keep pretty busy.

I cuddled with my boyfriend for a bit.
I made myself a late lunch/early dinner.
I am probably going to go read soon.

[itzz.casper]

Typically I would smoke or drink, but I have not done that in a while for my best friend, whom gets upset when I do so.

The healthy copes I been doing, is a lot of drawing, writing, reading, and listening to music.

I also be near the people that are keeping me alive. My little brother and sister.

Originally Posted by C.A.S.P.E.R.R

Typically I would smoke or drink, but I have not done that in a while for my best friend, whom gets upset when I do so.

The healthy copes I been doing, is a lot of drawing, writing, reading, and listening to music.

I also be near the people that are keeping me alive. My little brother and sister.

What kind of stuff do you write? Poetry or stories?

Today I am feeling stressed out over money. I am going to attempt to finish my book and also start the Sailor moon Manga I have. Those should be a decent enough distraction. I'm also going to go to the library later today, I think.

[itzz.casper]

Originally Posted by ~Abibliophobe~

What kind of stuff do you write? Poetry or stories?

Today I am feeling stressed out over money. I am going to attempt to finish my book and also start the Sailor moon Manga I have. Those should be a decent enough distraction. I'm also going to go to the library later today, I think.

i tend to do both stories and poetry.

I been writing a mini book, I called it Dont Look Back. I am not doen I only write in there when I in the suicidal mood.

I like anime^^ My favorite is Fairy Tail (Sorry I noticed you typed Sailor Moon)

And for poetry, I constantly write so all my moods, on book of riddles and rhymes.

Originally Posted by C.A.S.P.E.R.R

i tend to do both stories and poetry.

I been writing a mini book, I called it Dont Look Back. I am not doen I only write in there when I in the suicidal mood.

I like anime^^ My favorite is Fairy Tail (Sorry I noticed you typed Sailor Moon)

And for poetry, I constantly write so all my moods, on book of riddles and rhymes.

Fairy Tale is actually on my list of Manga to try and read at some point. However, there are so many volumes that I haven't been feeling like committing to that.

Today, I did read to distract myself. I am struggling a bit right now with urges so I have been replying to threads. I think I am going to call it a night though since sleeping can help with urges quite a bit.

[itzz.casper]

Originally Posted by ~Abibliophobe~

Fairy Tale is actually on my list of Manga to try and read at some point. However, there are so many volumes that I haven't been feeling like committing to that.

Today, I did read to distract myself. I am struggling a bit right now with urges so I have been replying to threads. I think I am going to call it a night though since sleeping can help with urges quite a bit.

My friend forced me to watch Fairy Tail, but now im hooked im actually on Fairy Tail Zero actually. I hard core ship Zeref and Mavis. And I agree sleep helps alot. And if you feel down you can PM me. Or VM me. I will be able to listen even if I cant help.

[Lionheart]

Actually worked on what is stressing me out and making me feel this way. Trying to solve the problem instead of ignoring it

I am browsing TH and anxiously awaiting the mail since I have at least one package coming but there might be more.

[Lionheart]

Watching TV

Browsing Facebook and th.

Read a few articles.

[hocus pocus]

Today I went to school and talked to my therapist.

Taking my boyfriend to school
I will probably come home and rest a bit since I woke up early

I read and was able to get a decent chunk of the book read.
I busied myself with th stuff
I cuddled with my boyfriend for a bit
I talked to my dad a bit

[Lumos.]

Today I am trying not to purposefully trigger myself... not sure how that'll go.
I'm also being on TH for a while and trying to delay the urge
I'm with my girlfriend so if the urge gets worse and I think I will try to self harm while she's here then I will tell her.
I may read as well

[hocus pocus]

I am going to get out of the house for a little today and I have to be at my school in the afternoon for a meeting, but I don't really want to go. We'll see but those are my plans to stay self-harm free for now.

My best friend. I love him ❤️

Watching a television show with my boyfriend
Also going to read in a bit. Probably just a chapter or two of my book

[Lumos.]

Staying busy (reading, being on TH)
Being with my girlfriend

[Peachman]

I havent fully committed to beating it but im cutting less recently because by the time im in bed (when I usually cut) im more tired and I can occupy myself with Netflix until I can get to sleep.

I stopped once before when someone else I was close with who was also depressed (worse of than me) said they would kill themselves if I cut again, we realized that we were both lying about cutting etc and decided to revoke the promises we made the other make

Mostly just been distracting myself with online stuff.

[Lumos.]

A lot of deep breathing, and trying to distract myself