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Re: Inpatient 18 days? -
February 15th 2025, 05:16 AM
Hi Ashton,
I'm sorry to hear what you're going through at the moment. It sounds like you're doing it tough.
There are a few alternatives I can recommend in place of scratching. Being creative, such as writing, drawing or listening to music can help if you enjoy those type of activities. There's also going for a walk that can be quite therapeutic, and while doing this, being off a device so you're in touch with nature.
Listening to soothing sounds such as rain drops or the ocean waves while mediating can be such a relaxing activity as well to engage in to help stop the urges.
Below is a link that includes a lot more alternatives and coping mechanisms that may help you. 
https://themighty.com/topic/self-har...lls-self-harm/
My inbox is also open if you need to talk to someone.
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