[Malixer112]

When I get worked up and want to hurt myself in some way, I tend to make myself cry. While I'm doing that, I tend to either write letters to people that I care about (saying how much I love them, how much I appreciate what they do, but not suicide notes), sing to meaningful songs (for me, these would be One Direction, Nickelback, and Waiting for Superman by Daughtry), go see my girlfriend and let her hold me in her arms , or write my own songs (I currently have four). Self-harm doesn't even slip my mind once I do these things.
~I'm slipping under, don't know why. Been this way since age 8, can't get out. I need help, can't scream, can't shout, can't anything. I'm slipping under the lights.~ -I'm Slipping Under (one of my four songs)

Self help is such a tricky issue because it depends on where you are at the moment but I think you're off to a great start just by doing those things. Even though self-harm is on your mind your being active in trying to do other things and that's really great.

Generally, when I'm feeling terrible I try to read, watch a movie, or play a video game and let it take me on an adventure so I don't have to really think anymore. Any sort of brain consuming activity works for me though I don't know how good of a coping strategy it really is haha. Being with people is great though. I feed off of other people's good vibes and so hanging out with friends and family helps too.

Sorry this post isn't all that helpful :/ Getting the emotions out on paper or in song is always great but I just like to take my mind off of it.

[Malixer112]

Originally Posted by keeprolling

Self help is such a tricky issue because it depends on where you are at the moment but I think you're off to a great start just by doing those things. Even though self-harm is on your mind your being active in trying to do other things and that's really great.

Generally, when I'm feeling terrible I try to read, watch a movie, or play a video game and let it take me on an adventure so I don't have to really think anymore. Any sort of brain consuming activity works for me though I don't know how good of a coping strategy it really is haha. Being with people is great though. I feed off of other people's good vibes and so hanging out with friends and family helps too.

Sorry this post isn't all that helpful :/ Getting the emotions out on paper or in song is always great but I just like to take my mind off of it.

It's fine. It actually helped me a bit after realizing that I need to find a way to get my mind off of it in more ways. After a while, I'm sure that my coping methods will stop working, and I'll have to find more if I want to stay strong.
Thanks, and lots of love to you <3