Re: addicted to self-harm -
March 22nd 2025, 03:27 AM
Hi, what distractions have you tried? I find for me having a few fidget toys nearby often helps, I find the tangle/twisty ones are really good for keeping my hands busy, I also quite like using a popper/poppet, and the stretchy monkey noodles are great too.
Give the Bradley reach program some more time, what about blogging on here? getting all your thoughts and feelings down in a blog?
I often find art helps me too, colouring is really relaxing, I also find playing video games is helpful too.
Is going for a walk a possibility? I sometimes will go for a walk and sit on a bench for a little while either down by the beach (if you have a beach near you) and watching the tide go out, or sitting in a park (I usually sit by the duck pond) and listen to the birds and nature, and watch the ducks etc on the water.
What about trying a meditation like a progressive muscle relaxation meditation , or a deep breathing mediation, or what about an audio book? theres lots of self help audio books out there, or what about a self help podcast?
Have you checked the self harm distractions and techniques thread on the message boards at the top of the self harm forum ? You might find those helpful.
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