[winterella]

For the past few years I have been severely struggling emotionally and it has led me to feel the need to harm myself and I was hoping that anyone else who has had similar experiences would be able to suggest alternative coping methods or advice...

[notz]

Hi Winterella, welcome to Psych Central! Perhaps these suggestions will be of help. Also, perhaps, posting in this forum will help you find what you are looking for.

[smmath]

I find that asking myself "Why do I want to hurt myself? What am I trying to get out of it?" helps me.

As for coping skills I like writing out what I am feeling and going online and going on social media or watching mass media.

[Ad Intra]

My old T and I had a whole list for alternative one time.
I can't remember them all but some were: play video games, spend time with siblings or friends, cry, be nice to myself, go for a walk, practice mindfulness, call T or crisis line, paint or read.