How are you beating self-harm?

[hocus pocus]

There have been a few threads like this and I wanted to bring it back. I didn't feel like digging through the last few pages to find it so I figured on making a new one!

How are you keeping yourself safe? How are you beating self-harm? From anything. How are you keeping yourself safe from self-harm, flashbacks, or anything else you struggle with.

I visited a family member today and spent time with my pets. Now I'm on the site.

Your turn!

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Happy to see this thread return!

The other day I read a few chapters in a book instead...Still have to finish it!

I’m glad this thread is back Cassie it’s a great idea.

Cutting doesn’t really cross my mind anymore, and if it does I can push it back.
I am a little and have a mama(caregiver) type of thing and if I hit,punch,bite or do any other forum of self-harm I get a punishment so that keeps me from doing it. I also have a teething bracelet that I bite instead of myself.

[Odyne]

Glad to see this is back!

When I feel the urge to selfharm, I try to talk to my boyfriend, and he will hug me and be there for me. Other thing I do it distraction! Maybe a game, a bath, or a nap helps me a lot

You guys can always send me a DM, if I can do anything for you.

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I decided to play a game on my phone instead of doing the things that would make it easier to self harm.

[Sportegan]

I was in the hospital, I saw many people, much more sick than me ... After that, I did not harm myself and became stronger

[Everglow.]

I've been watching youtube videos, playing games, and today I read a couple of chapters of my book. Basically keeping my mind as occupied as I can for as long as I can.

I'm glad to see this thread back, it's lovely seeing everyone finding ways to be strong.

[hocus pocus]

I sanded and painted. I love to sit and paint things.

[johnysamy]

My ex helped me through it

[johnysamy]

But I wouldn't advice that. Because if you break up then you might relapse

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I online window shopped instead.

[hocus pocus]

I did my nails and went hiking for a few miles.

[hocus pocus]

Still doing more hiking, and studying my notes for my classes.

[hocus pocus]

My cat's favorite toy broke. So I cleaned, dried, re-stuffed, and sewed it for her. Smells like fresh catnip now.

Doing a Zoom chat

[hocus pocus]

Reading my textbooks and writing my research paper has been a good distraction.

[hocus pocus]

Doing schoolwork, spending time with my pets, and getting outside when I can. I love being outside.

[hocus pocus]

I have been resting and spending time online.

[hocus pocus]

Started some new classes and talked to my therapist. Also reorganizing, I like to do that when I am anxious.

[hocus pocus]

Stretching. I started a new book too.

[NeuroBeautiful]

I went to sleep on the early side (9pm) last night even though I had stuff to do. I just had to do something for myself and I will deal with the consequences today (scrambling to get the work done today instead)

[Starseeker]

When I'm thinking of hurting myself, I like to remind myself how far I've gone already and that I wouldn't like to break my 2-years cycle of being clean.

[BackingErlking]

Originally Posted by Matter

When I'm thinking of hurting myself, I like to remind myself how far I've gone already and that I wouldn't like to break my 2-years cycle of being clean.

Those are the coolest words I've ever heard in this year so far, dude.

[NeuroBeautiful]

I put temporary tattoos of cats on my arm

[Allyson Wood]

Whatever the reasons for self-harming, it’s important to know that there is help available if you want to stop. You can learn other ways to cope with everything that’s going on inside without having to hurt yourself.

[hocus pocus]

I've been spending time with my animals. It's hard to harm yourself when you have a cat sitting on your lap!

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Playing with my animals, going for walks with them and drawing down at the park, trees and flowers.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Dancing, listening to music, playing with my animals and going for walks.

[Palmolive]

Ive been penpalling

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Going for walks with the dogs, dancing and playing with my cat.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Dancing and playing with my cat.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Playing with my cat and listening to music.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

My cat and dancing.

[Starseeker]

Thinking of how long I've been clean and not wanting to start from scratch once more.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Playing with my cat, dancing and listening to music.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Dancing, playing with my cat, listening to music and sitting with Sasha.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Talking to my younger sister, holding my cat and dancing.

[Starseeker]

Watching videos with dogs.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Taking my three dogs for walks, dancing and playing with my cat.

[Arabesque- golfing girl.]

Walking the dogs and playing with my cat.