My thighs have full of old self-harm scar. It’s been years since I hurt myself however lately I have the urgent to do it all again. What should I do?
Hey OP,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re getting the urge to self-harm again. There could possibly be a trigger, something upsetting that made the urge to rise up again. Would you like to talk about how you’re feeling? We’re here to listen and understand your troubles.
I have been going thru something things is abit mentally exhausting
Dear @Dumbegg
Thank you for reaching out. I can see you are currently under distress. Understandably you are seeking some healthy relief.
May I recommend you can consider the following alternatives (extracted from the resources available at the national mindline website ):
https://www.mindline.sg/youth/article/self-help-for-self-harm?type=interest
1. Making the environment safe - be with other people, remove potential objects and avoid place where you’re more likely to self-harm
2. Delaying self-harm - make the decision to pause and talk to someone first
3. Making a self-harm distraction box
4. Writing in a journal
5. Exercising
6. Playing video games
7. Relaxation techniques
8. Crying
9. Talking to someone
For additional support and to address the root cause of self harm, I encourage you to speak to a counsellor. As a start, you can contact national mindline counsellors reachable at 1771 (available 24/7).They can direct you to the most appropriate resource for follow up.
You fully deserve support in this journey. Draw on your strengths - you have successfully overcome self harm in the past and I see a lot of determination to get better. 