Ok so this post is extremely long and I put it all together for my blogs Feeling sad page but as I don’t have a huge amount of followers I realize so many people are not seeing this information so I’m posting it here too!
alternatives without harming yourself:
- holding/squeezing ice.
- splashing your face with water.
- getting a rubber band and snapping it against your skin (this could hurt, though it’s better than other ways that people usually choose to self-harm).
- take a hot shower or bath.
- eat something sour. it will take your mind of the urge. (lemon, sour lollies)
- massage where you want to self-harm.
- get a red pen or red paint and draw/paint over where you usually self-harm.
- remind yourself as to why you shouldn’t do it. (scars, harms organs, leave memories etc…)
- describe what you are feeling. (is the urge/pain in your chest, fists, legs, arms, head).
killing yourself will not help. it is not a solution.
you have your whole life ahead of you. you have so many more years that you can accomplish things in.
for example;
- having a family.
- getting married.
- to watch the sun rise.
- to watch the sun set.
- to save someone else’s life.
- finish school.
- get your dream job.
- to laugh.
- to smile.
- to go camping.
- travel to new places.
- to wake up every morning to the person you love.
- friends.
- family.
- to keep that promise you made.
- to accomplish a goal.
- to meet your idol.
- to listen to new music.
- theme parks.
- video games.
- chocolate.
- to be able to look back and say “i made it”.
what you’re going through is temporary.
in case you need to hear this:
- you are loved.
- you are wanted.
- you are needed.
- you are beautiful.
- you are handsome.
- you are important.
- you are not alone.
- you are okay.
- you are strong.
- you are worth it.
- you are smart.
- you are not a failure.
- you are useful.
- you are going to be okay.
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things to do when you feel bad
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This is the most useful reference I’ve ever seen and I need it on my page.
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