Safe equivalents to self harm?

[Polecat]

Hello, I'm meant to have surgery in a couple of months, so I'm unable to cut myself like I normally would. Unfortunately, this means I'm basically incapable of feeling better, since self harm to me is just an immediately feel-better-now switch that lasts for a few days at a time. I have tried "coping strategies" like distracting yourself or going on a walk and they basically just mean I think about killing myself while playing a video game or going on a walk outside instead of actually feeling better. Does anybody know if there are any equivalents to this feeling that aren't drugs?

 

[bluupup]

working out is usually my go to. it sounds like bullshit but I work out until I cant move anymore usually. or if you're an artist, draw the cuts on yourself with a marker. or just stay with people and try to get your mind fully off of cutting or CTB. do risky things, ie. jumping into the water from a bridge and landing CORRECTLY, riding a motorcycle, learning to backflip, wrestling friends, or trying to solve old crimes! the adrenaline usually helps me, but it could be different for you. I hope you can find a different coping strat rather than cutting, be safe out there!

 

[tonicer]

Yeah working out feels good to me. I like when my muscles after a work out are all swollen and feel like they want to pop out of my skin. Trying out a new recipe is also awesome, if it turns out well and you don't forget an important ingredient. ;D

 

[miso_soup]

working out or stretching are cool but if you are not high on energy then i recommend things like dumping your head in a bucket full of ice water, very cold showers, sour candy etc. basically anything that shocks your nervous system. if you need pain specifically then thing like snapping a rubber band on your wrist can also be helpful.

 

[wantingdignity]

It can become problematic at some point I'm sure, but honestly masterbation