Help Need self harm alternatives (healthy or unhealthy)

[BlueLock]

Hi, to put it simply I'm at my breaking point and I need something to distract me from the pain and boredom and find a way to punish myself. I never got into cutting as a teen, I've tried it as an adult and while it worked alright in the moment I hated the scars and aftercare needed. It the only kind of self harm I hear about and every resource I look into says some harm reduction bs like "use an ice cube" I want to hurt myself in way that doesn't involve cutting and I don't have much creativity atm to think of anything besides hitting myself.

If you don't feel comfortable sharing stuff like that I get it but please let me know any other coping mechanisms I could use that would work immediately.

 

[DivineSpark]

Do you like food? I kinda do comfort eating. Not very healthy diet but...makes me feel little bit happier you know.

 

[darksouls]

I would recommend trying some exercise
something very strenuous
jogging,swimming,fitness training

 

[astr4]

coping mechanism that works immediately? weed, if you can get access to it. if you can't, sometimes even the headrush of a cigarette helps. thinking of slowly destroying my lungs so i can die sooner is a soothing thought.

fear is a great emotion to replace self hatred and sadness, as well. watching a horror movie or playing a scary game so you're too scared to be sad.