A recent submission asked for ways to cope when wanting to harm oneself... 99 Coping Skills: Things to do Instead of Cutting:
Exercise (running, walking, etc.)
Write (poetry, stories, journal, etc.)
Scribbling on sheets an sheets of paper
Watch a favorite TV show.
Posting on web boards, and answering others’ posts.
Watch a movie from your childhood.
Play a musical instrument.
Look up at the sky. (Night is especially beautiful.)
Punch a punching bag (with gloves on.)
Cover yourself with Band-Aids where you want to cut.
Sleep (only if you are tired.)
Take a hot shower or relaxing bath.
Watch a candle burn (no playing with the flames!)
Go somewhere very public.
Ripping paper into itty-bitty pieces
Talk to yourself (or if that feels weird, buy a small tape recorder.)
Hug a pillow or stuffed animal.
Hyperfocus on something like a rock, hand, etc.
Play with modeling clay or Play-Dough.
Go for a nice, long drive.
Complete something you’ve been putting off.
Draw on yourself in red marker.
Look at pretty things, like flowers or art.
Make a list of blessings in your life.
Watch an old, happy movie.
Call a hotline or your therapist.
Talk to someone close to you that knows [how you’re suffering.]
Feed the ducks, birds, or squirrels, etc.
Memorize a novel, play, or song.
Search for ridiculous things on the internet.
Hunt for stuff on Ebay or Amazon (you can find ANYTHING there).
Color-coordinate your wardrobe.
Make a tape of your favorite songs.
Play the “15 minute game.” (You can’t cut for 15 minutes, and when the time is up, start again.)
Plan your wedding / prom / other event.
Hunt for your perfect home in the paper.
Try to make as many words out of your full name as possible (then do your friends’ names.)
Sort all your photographs.
Find yourself some toys and play.
Start collecting something.
Play video/computer games.
Clean up trash at your local park.
Go out and perform a random act of kindness for someone.
Write yourself an “I love you because…” letter.
Go through all your old stuff.
Smile at least five people.
Go for a walk (with or without a friend.)
Try to do cartwheels, bridges, backbends, and such.
Teach your pet a new trick.
Write a note to a very useful inanimate object thanking it for how useful it’s been.
Move EVERYTHING in your room to a new spot.
Get together with friends and play Frisbee, soccer or basketball.
Randomly go up and hug a friend.
Randomly search MySpace music for new music. Or use Pandora.com.
Play the “If inanimate objects talked, what would they say?” game.
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