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Hi there,

I think that it is great that you want to overcome this at all! That is the first step towards recovery.

The first thing you should do is learn better ways to manage your emotions when you are feeling angry or upset. For example, one thing you can do is use self expression such as writing, art, or music to get out your emotions. Exercise is also an amazing way to get out emotions, especially when you are something like angry. You can count to ten or take deep breaths, or even squeeze a stress ball. Find things to do with your hands, such as Rubik's Cubes.

Take a step back and allow yourself to process the emotions and cool down before you actually act upon them. As you cool down you may realize that maybe the problem wasn't as big as you had originally thought it was, and that cutting won't actually solve the issue that made you angry or upset in the first place.

Try and find things to do to distract yourself so you don't self harm. For instance, you can use one of these alternatives to self harm. They're healthier, safer ways to cope. There's even a section with things to do when you are angry.

Take some time out for yourself to relax, even if it's just something like a warm bath or shower, to focus yourself again.

But, it is also important to get support, both for what has made you angry and for the self harm in general. Some people you can speak to are friends and family members, teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, coaches and club advisers, and other trusted adults. Your voice deserves to be heard and someone will help you get through this.

You can do it!

-Dez