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             What are ways to not self-harm? - 
            
          
		
		
				
		
				May 27th 2013, 12:22 AM
			
			
			
		 
               
 
Like what are ways you distract yourself/keep yourself from self-harming?I'm making something for my friend and i could use some suggestions on how to distract yourself, and not self-harm. I'm not very good at distracting myself, which is why I need answers ha.
  
            
               
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				May 27th 2013, 02:08 AM
			
			
			
		 
               
 
Actually, we have a great list of alternatives to self harm!  That list is located here. 
 For me personally, I like things that allow a person to express themselves, like writing or using art, or even exercising to release stress. They can call up or hang out with a friend or family member, watch a movie or TV show, do homework, read a book, clean/reorganize their room, cook...
 
 Or a lot more.
 
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				May 27th 2013, 03:31 AM
			
			
			
		 
               
 
I listen to new albums to keep myself distracted ^-^
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				May 28th 2013, 01:00 AM
			
			
			
		 
               
 
I do word searches they help a lot to keep me distracted.
  
            
               
 
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				May 28th 2013, 02:40 AM
			
			
			
		 
               
 
I suggest checking out the list that Dez posted up there. It has a great list of helpful techniques.  Somethings I do, is listen to music, take a walk, watch my favorite tv show, post around here, write poems, cuddle with pets etc. 
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