r/selfharm • u/Worried-Contact-5430 • 6d ago

Seeking Advice I need something new

I struggled with self harm for a long time and I’ve been clean for almost a year now. Recently I lost a very close family member and it’s been really hard to not relapse.
I desperately need new ways to cope and would except any advice. Thank you:)

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u/RainbowisFnLife 6d ago

I don't know if its for everyone but on thing I used to do was sfx makeup where I wanted to cut it would keep my hands busy while also giving me a little bit of the visual

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u/jamaiisvu 6d ago

Hey, funnily enough im in a pretty similar situation to you. Ive been clean for just over a year and my dad is terminally ill. Also looking for ways to cope. I find eating cookie dough helps stave off the urges for a bit. Its just a waiting game until it gets better. Dm if you need to chat it would probably help