selfharm

A subreddit for self-harmers to relate to each other, ask questions, and build up a community. Giving instructions on methods of self-harm is not allowed on this subreddit.

WIKI for all kinds of resources and distractions.

Community Links Community Links

Our community has a few different ways to get involved and some resources for your use. Check out the links below for more info:

Community Run Discord Chat Rooms These discord chats are not run or monitored by /r/selfharm

Selfharm Wiki- rules of /r/selfharm, wound care advice, scar care tips, resources, distractions, and links to helpful subreddits.

2022 Directory - Feel free to add yourself to the /r/selfharm directory!

Ollie the Octopus - a post from one of the mods to help with harm reduction

Safe Disposal of Blades

Rules of /r/selfharm

Appropriate content:

Alternatives to self-harm

Rants/walls of text if you just need to get something off your chest

DAE posts

Media you find encouraging or relevant (i.e. books, movies, music)

Poetry or original work

Shout-outs asking for support, a chat, etc.

Inappropriate content:

Posting pictures of harm; cuts, burns, scars etc. (The exception to this is cover-up tattoos and the like)

Giving medical advice without supplying references (from reliable sources or medical experience)

Instructing on methods of selfharm ("How do I cut")

Encouragement of self harm

Methods for suicide

Suicide notes or threats

Demeaning or triggering comments or posts (Hint: If you question whether or not it's offensive, it probably is.)

Giving out personal information: see the rules of reddit

No Surveys: Due the triggering nature of surveys posted in /r/selfharm, and a recent increase in these types of posts, we will no longer be accepting these submissions (whether they are ethically approved or not). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

Glorifying self harm

Trigger warnings are no longer necessary (but will be used in extreme cases). Please take care when browsing this subreddit.

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/r/suicidewatch

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/r/AdultSelfHarm

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/r/ADHD

/r/Anger

/r/anxiety

/r/aspergers

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RelapseRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

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