Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Alternatives to self harm Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 9:43 am on Jan. 3, 2009 My psychiatrist told me I should try to find some alternatives to self-harm. Could anyone give me some ideas? I need it to be something physical, and no, the rubber band bit doesn't help. I self harm whenever I panic, because it makes me feel like I can't do anything, so I act. It ranges from cutting up my ribs with a knife (not very deep), burning myself with a hot iron, repeatedly slamming my hand into a door, and hitting myself.

Replies xxpsychoxx285xx Posted at 7:13 pm on Jan. 3, 2009 the rubber band...only don't snap it against yourself...play with it. get your body moving, expel some energy... mz pretty01 Posted at 10:04 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Quote: from hheartstrongg at 9:57 am on Jan. 3, 2009 tear up towels, or hold ice cubes in your hand. thats a good idea...cuz tha coldness of the ice cubes cause pain but its not harmfull. hheartstrongg Posted at 9:57 am on Jan. 3, 2009 tear up towels, or hold ice cubes in your hand. mz pretty01 Posted at 9:56 am on Jan. 3, 2009 seriouly get a punching bag!!i used to cut really bad when i was like 12-13 then my mom got me a punching bag and i havent done it since.it gets ALL of ur anger out!! trust me. tennisplayerV2 Posted at 9:55 am on Jan. 3, 2009 punching a pillow... running till you are exahusted... sit ups push ups Kyle92 Posted at 9:54 am on Jan. 3, 2009 when they make me mad at work, i go in back and throw an old bowling pin at a wall abbigayle303 Posted at 9:53 am on Jan. 3, 2009 sorry to hear about ur situation i think u should have a strong social group who can confine in and tell ur problems i think that can help!!1 Such A Dork Posted at 9:51 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Boxing. SIim Shady Posted at 9:49 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Quote: from babecakes at 9:45 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Quote: from SIim Shady at 9:44 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Get into like rough sex yes, try this. And I don't mean it as in a funny way. Try it for real just to see if it helps you or works for you in anyway. ArtFreak Posted at 9:47 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Self love? Harm something that doesn't feel. Take anger and pain out on something else. Punch bag, pillow...even something like paper. Write it, honestly. Draw it, honestly. Just don't hurt yourself, you're worth more than that. Poisonetta Posted at 9:47 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Music. XxBaybeexHayzxX Posted at 9:46 am on Jan. 3, 2009 buy a punch bag, or a stress ball, to punch or squeeze your anger out of your system so it won't reflect back onto you for self-harm. You can also try running it out of your system, it sounds a little daft, but I've been told by certain people that it really works, and releases a lot of rage, and also whilst your at it, you'll get a good workout! xBeautifulTragedyx Posted at 9:46 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Try drowning fish. Kassieg616 Posted at 9:45 am on Jan. 3, 2009 punch a pillow... :-) it helps... punching washers doesnt... :( babecakes Posted at 9:45 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Quote: from SIim Shady at 9:44 am on Jan. 3, 2009 Get into like rough sex yes, try this. Most recent 15 of 21 previous replies displayed.