Self-harm alternatives blog post by Kirsty green for just me mental health
I have had my issues with self-harm in the past so I know how hard it is to not relapse and go back to old
ways and let's be honest its not the best way deal with things.
So I have come up with some alternatives to self-harming and next time you feel like hurting yourself
maybe try at least one of the suggestions below…
Creative
Dress up
Write poetry
Play with face paint
Bake cookies
Take photos
Paint something
Paint your nails
Build something
Social
Do volunteer work
Call a friend
People watch
Hug someone
Go shopping
Talk to someone
Message us
Entertaining
Listen to music
Read magazine
Watch your favourite TV show
Watch a movie
Sing
Take up a new hobby
Read something
Relaxing
Cuddle with a stuffed toy
Light candles
Meditate
Watch fish
Have a bath
Pop bubble wrap
Sleep
Play with a pet
Active
Exercise
Go for a walk
Stretch
Play football
Try boxing
Dance
Go jogging
If none of my suggestions works for you then why not have a go of creating your own list!