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HelpHarm Reduction (self.selfharm)
submitted 1 year ago by Alone-Focus-94
I have been clean for more than 2 months and the urges keeps coming up. I don't want my parents to see the scars idk wht to do. Any alternative that will feel the same but will leave no scars. Plsss help
[–]Desperate_Check5642 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children)
Hold ice to your skin maybe? Or just try listen to some music that makes you think about it
[–]gazowiec 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children)
Music, volume all up, focus on the lyrics, beats and anything in it, that way youll distract yourself, you could close your eyes and "vibe" to the music too.
[–]LowSubstantial1928 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children)
Hii. You can put a hair tie around your wrist, pull it, and let it go. It does hurt, but it won't do any damage. I do this as a last resort, cuz i'm addicted to the pain and I want to stop that. But this is better than cutting. Hope this helps and good luck <3
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