[hocus pocus]

The alternatives you've been given might help you out a little bit. Bear in mind that different alternatives work for different people, so keep trying them until you find some that work for you.

Something to think about in addition to trying alternatives is what is making you want to hurt yourself. Do you know why you're feeling this way currently? You might benefit from keeping a notebook and tracking your thoughts and feelings to see if you can identify what's triggering you. If you already know some of your triggers, you can find ways to cope with those, thus possibly decreasing your urges to self-harm.