- Username
- Makuromii
- Date posted
- 32w ago
I need substitutes for self harm :[
I feel like I wanna self harm and I'm scared I'll do it due to me having an intense fear of pain :( Do yall have any substitutes for self harm? /genq
- Username
- kiwibasketkiwibasket
- Date posted
- 32w ago
when i feel like that i usually try to distract myself like drawing, listening to music, watching a video, playing a game, exercising, etc im sorry you are dealing with this :(
- Username
- kiwibasketkiwibasket
- Date posted
- 32w ago
@kiwibasket also, nice splatoon pfp
- Username
- MakuromiiMakuromii
- Date posted
- 32w ago
@kiwibasket Ty!! ^^
- Username
- fruitbat42069fruitbat42069
- Date posted
- 32w ago
Drawing on yourself with sharpies or a pens can be a good alternative. I also journal and make marks on paper or something that can take it. Tearing up something that is disposable or that has a satisfying texture can work too. I used to have a glasses case made of this rubbery plastic that I could carve into.
- Username
- V17V17
- Date posted
- 32w ago
Talk to me! I’m here to listen. Please know that you are worthy and special. I’m here for you.
- Username
- MozzieMozzie
- Date posted
- 32w ago
Blasting music tends to help me, or just distracting myself (by texting/calling friends, playing games, drawing) usually helps. I hope this helps a bit 🫶🏼🫶🏼
- Username
- DelaneyDelaney
- Date posted
- 32w ago
Pressing an ice cube against your skin or snapping a rubber band against your arm are ways to get an intense physical sensation without actually self-harming. I personally prefer the ice cube.
- Username
- thebubblyonethebubblyone
- Date posted
- 32w ago
i'm really sorry to hear you're feeling this way 😔 it's incredibly tough to deal with those urges, especially when there's an intense fear of pain involved. it's brave of you to reach out and look for alternatives. by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called "unstuck?" when i was in a similar spot, what really helped me was this free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try) that my NOCD therapist recommended. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized step-by-step support when those difficult moments hit, just like an OCD therapist would. it's not the same as addressing self-harm directly, but it can help manage the underlying OCD that might be contributing to those urges. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3
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- cooldude02
- Date posted
- 3y ago
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- leafcr0nicals
- Date posted
- 1y ago
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- Chr
- Date posted
- 44w ago
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I have really bad self harm urges that honestly consume and debilitate me, does anyone else have this and have you found a solution to it? I don’t know if medication helps. If more therapy helps. Let me know if you have been through this and have found a solution. I would love to get back to normal life
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