Help How to deal with desire to self harm?

[sgifeei]

I dont wanna destroy my parents hearts since ive been clean for 2 years. Can you give me advice on what to do?

 

[DivineSpark]

I cannot tolerate pain very well so it keeps me from doing self harm. Find some pleasurable hobby to distract your mind from desire.

 

[hang in there]

I dont wanna destroy my parents hearts since ive been clean for 2 years. Can you give me advice on what to do?

Just replace it with something that hurts but will not injure you.
If you feel the urge to cut, snap a rubber band on your usual location. Squeeze ice cubes until your hands go numb. Draw with a red pen all over so you can see "blood" without drawing (lol) any. Find other very strong textures or smells or sensations that you can distract yourself with, like sniffing hot sauce or peppermint oil or whatever. Just find ways to trick your lizard brain into believing it has harmed itself without inflicting any damage at all.

 

[rainwillneverstop]

maybe u can find something of help here

Self Harm Resources

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sanctioned-suicide.net

 

[roommate]

Also calling a doctor for help might be something you can consider.

 

[maneose]

the last time i tried to self harm i ended up just poking myself with the sharp end, which surpringly felt better than anytime i cut myself, that could be an option just be careful!

 

[FoxSauce]

Moslty diatraccion or like using STOP or TIIP. A hobby works or clean-

Ofc if their very intense then I just drown in it

 

[sgifeei]

What are those methods?

Moslty diatraccion or like using STOP or TIIP. A hobby works or clean-

Ofc if their very intense then I just drown in it

 

[FoxSauce]

What are those methods?

There DBT methods : I was gonna do a link but idk how so, also if doesnt work for you thats totally fine I'm just telling you what they are. ^^

Dont feel bad if that doesn't work .

 

[sgifeei]

There DBT methods : I was gonna do a link but idk how so, also if doesnt work for you thats totally fine I'm just telling you what they are. ^^

Dont feel bad if that doesn't work . View attachment 165953View attachment 165954

Thank you! Ill try it.