TeenHelp - Triggering (SH): cant do it

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- - Triggering (SH): cant do it (http://www.teenhelp.org/forums/f12-self-harm/t163936-cant-do/)

used to cvt sometimes but my blades were taken away so right now im super desperate edit. not drawing blood and its making me even more stressed

Hi,
thanks for reaching out.
I'm sorry that you haven't got a reply yet. I sincerely hope that your situation has improved, at least a little bit, since you posted the thread. Please keep us updated on how you're doing.

I encourage you to visit the Alternatives subpage on TeenHelp forums (below the Discord banner, in a section called Resources). This is the link to Alternatives:
http://www.teenhelp.org/alternatives/

There you can find a random alternative to self-harm visible immediately after visiting the subpage, or, if you click on Distractions, you're gonna see a long list of activities you could try to occupy your mind with something else than self-harm. Perhaps there is something you could do, or would like to try? The distractions are grouped in categories, so you can have a look at what suits you best.

In the Resources section you can also find Safety Zone and Hotlines. These subpages offer guidance in case of crisis.

I hope you feel better soon, and don't hesitate to reach out again if you need it, be it on the forums, Discord, or via Visitor Message/Private Message.
Sending hugs :hug:
xx Sue

Hello, I am sorry that you are having trouble with self harming and I hope that you are doing okay now or a little bit better. When you are getting the feeling to self harm, try finding something to help you get your mind off of this for a while, going for a walk or hike or reading a book for a while or drawing or painting or writing or calling a friend or playing a game or something else that you enjoy doing and hopefully this can help take your mind off of this for a while and you will feel better. Hope you will be okay soon.