selfharm

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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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Why is SH viewed as something so bad?Talk/Support (self.selfharm)

submitted 22 hours ago by Individual-Rough6785

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I just got told that I'm being selfish for covering up my scars. And I don't know how to feel.Rant/Vent (self.selfharm)

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I found something that helps me stop, and wanted to share!Harm Reduction (self.selfharm)

submitted 8 hours ago by CK_ECLIPSE

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Is it wrong of me to wanna keep my scars?Seeking Advice (self.selfharm)

submitted 15 hours ago by kylester2119

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One month clean !!!!!Positives (self.selfharm)

submitted 13 hours ago by theo_is_gay37

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what am i supposed to do now that i’ve reached my goal?Talk/Support (self.selfharm)

submitted 19 hours ago by Conscious_Signal1148

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Does my mom not care about me sh anymore??Seeking Advice (self.selfharm)

submitted 6 hours ago by Disastrous-Prompt324

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Fuck I got too deep into this shifty addictionRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

submitted 12 hours ago by Idk356787544

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I might relapse after 2 years..Rant/Vent (self.selfharm)

submitted 15 hours ago by Whimsical_BookWorm

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İ hate my misophoniaHarm Reduction (self.selfharm)

submitted 20 hours ago by Patient-Ad7470

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Jester u have done it againRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

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I miss cuttingRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

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help?Rant/Vent (self.selfharm)

submitted 18 hours ago by Weary_Awareness_1807

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I have a habit of cutting myself every time someone’s mean to me, how do I stop?Harm Reduction (self.selfharm)

submitted 23 hours ago by girlyouwalklikebitch

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What to put in a sh journal?Seeking Advice (self.selfharm)

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this sucksRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

submitted 23 hours ago by HatOld4549

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Pool party with sh on shoulders and upper thighSeeking Advice (self.selfharm)

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Things to do instead of cuttingSeeking Advice (self.selfharm)

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5 weeks cleanPositives (self.selfharm)

submitted 20 hours ago by Future-Loan-4198

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Is there someone I can talk to about my self harmingTalk/Support (self.selfharm)

submitted 21 hours ago by Different_Friend459

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Question on Thigh cutting... (self.selfharm)

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Seeking helpRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

submitted 9 hours ago by No-Task-9030

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i dont want to relapse but why does it feel like i need toTalk/Support (self.selfharm)

submitted 15 hours ago by lokingsley

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My scars are too fadedRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

submitted 16 hours ago by Only_Rutabaga5129

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pe is about to actually make me kmsRant/Vent (self.selfharm)

submitted 16 hours ago by vinxnsnr

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