#self harm alternatives

smiles-advice:

Alternatives To Self Harm -

break a pencil/stick/paintbrush

rip up some paper/ burn it (if that’s not putting yourself at risk)

use some temporary tattoos

doodle on yourself

peel off PVA glue/a face mask (put on your hand, wait till it’s dried and then peel)

take a cold shower

Here’s a #DBT skill that can calm you down FAST. It’s a good skill to use when you’re experiencing an extreme emotion like anger, despair, panic, etc. It can even help prevent the use of a target behavior. Swipe through to learn more about #TIPP and get some examples of how to use it.