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Alternatives to self harm
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As many psychologists will tell you there are many more constructive ways
to relieve tension other than self harm. However if some are suggested to a
person who self harms they may think that you are being patronising so be
careful. There follows a list of recomended alternatives to self harm,
suggested by people who self harm themselves.
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- Using face paints to paint where they usually hurt themselves.
- Drawing and painting what they feel inside is easier than expressing it in words.
- Tearing up newspapers. This uses up a lot of strength and anger.
- Playdoh can take a lot of anger out of a person and can be re moulded and used again. This keeps the person entertained and using their hands, thus helping to take their mind off thier problems.
- Bottlebanks are a great way to smash glass when the need arrises, but in a safe environment.
There are many more but these are recomended by self harmers and so they do
not seem as patronising as those recomended by people with authority.
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