Calm Harm

There is an app called calm Harm that suggests short activities to replace self harm. It's helped me a lot and I strongly urge any recovering self-injurer to try it out if making an honest effort. I'm going to start posting from time to time some of the activities I liked best.

Draw an intricate design where you want to harm, do one self care activity every time you see it.

Take a soft paintbrush and lightly paint your skin

Make a recording of yourself saying as many positive things as you can about something that matters.

Identify 3 small things that brought you happiness in the past 24 hours

Think about what is bothering you. Imagine boxing it up and sending it away on a conveyor belt.