Alternatives
Here are some alternatives to self-harming:
- read a good book
- take a walk
- bake a cake
- write a poem
- dance
- take a nice bubble bath
- take a nap
- kick box
- go swimming
- journal your feelings
- paint
- sing your favorite song
- have a spa day
- spend time with friends
- look at nature
- eat ice cream
- talk to a friend
- scream as loud as you can
- watch a movie
- drink tea
- go to the park
- drive around aimlessly
- call up someone you love
- draw a picture
- cry into a pillow
- punch the pillow
- draw a butterfly where you want to cut
- breathe deeply