Trying to cope with desires for self-harm

I don’t know if you use tumblr or not. I follow this group and they have a page of distractions and alternatives that may help you cope.
http://mental-health-advice.tumblr.com/dis&alt&reas

One thing I came across that I really liked was creating a self-care box. In it you can put things like elastic bands, markers (red), positive affirmations, a journal to write in etc and you go to this when needed. I made one for my daughter. I also put a stuffed heart in it so she could hold it when needed. You can get a loved one to write out the good things they see in you and add that to the box. Candles. Incense. Whatever you find comforting and safe.

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