Dealing with Self-Harm Urges

So, when I have an urge to SH, I put on a song that I know will calm me down. And one that I know the lyrics too so I can sing along! Also drinking something you like, or even get a tattoo! :)

take a hot (not too hot) shower and focus on how water feels on your skin instead of how pain feels, wrap yourself real tight in a blanket with some music until it feels more manageable, remind yourself of the sick feeling of the aftermath, throw away or hide any sharp objects, go for a walk and talk yourself through why you feel that way, hope any of these helped - Alex

tearing up paper is one of my favourites - gets out the urge to destroy but not harmful