Alternatives to Self-Harm & Recovery Resources

[tryp]

This thread is a directory of several other threads with great suggestions on things you can do RIGHT NOW instead of self-harming, and great resources you can use in your recovery.

http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/index.php/topic/200-alternatives-to-si-and-other-coping-skills/

This thread is a big jumble of posts from other members about alternatives they have found helpful.

http://www.crazyboards.org/forums/index.php/topic/16001-what-to-do-right-now-instead-of-si/

Alternatives to self-harm sorted into groups based on different emotions that might be making you want to SI.

 

 

Edited December 7, 2021 by MiaB
removing dead links

[Heathrr Springbox]

Thank you very much for the excellent links

My true favorite is the ice one. I'm a little different about it. It took me a bit to get the effect from a regulator cube. For a bit I bought a funny tray that made them into stars. I used the pointy ends to help. It was kind of like weening off or something I would try before hurting myself incase it took away the need to do so.

Funny I always think No these won't last but if you try them enough they become soothing. I found myself before relapse being OK with the feeling of round ice. Not needing something that felt slightly pointy. After a nit of just over cubes I found a great release but running very very cold water over my wrists. It gives you a nice cooling sense all over and truly does help cool you down on a hot day.

[blissfullybarefoot]

http://ithurtssomuch.tumblr.com/selfharm

 

I posted this after I realized this thread was linking to other places on the site..feel free to move/delete:)

Edited October 31, 2013 by blissfullybarefoot

[3xEmonkey]

Omg. All these suggestions have been amazing so far. Thank you!