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Re: How are you beating self harm? Vol 2 - August 29th 2017, 08:41 PM

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.


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