Alternatives to self-harm

I am a self-harmer (I haven't cut since the 24th/05/2013. I'm proud of myself.) And I have lots of ways (some quirky) to help myself.

• Scribble on photos of people in magazines. It distracts you and makes the people ugly so you feel better about yourself. 
• Tear apart newspapers, photos or magazines. Ripping something up helps anger self-harming.
• Go to the gym, dance or just exercise. I don't know. It helps. 
• Splatter paint. Unless you're inside. I got wrong for doing that.
• Write down your feelings on paper then rip/burn it. I find this the most effective way. 
• Break sticks.
• Snap a rubber band or hair band against your wrist.
• Clap your hands until it stings.
• Splash your face with cold water.
• Take a hot/shower bath to calm yourself down.
• Write or paint on yourself.
• Take a bath with ice cubes (numbing sensation) 
• Bite into a hot pepper
• Play a musical instrument. I do. I play violin.
• Doodle on sheets of paper
• Write out lyrics to your favourite song.
• Memorize a poem with meaning.
• Learn to swear in another language.
• Go outside and try and guess what the clouds look like.
• Re-organize your room.
• Draw or paint your feelings
• Buy a cuddly toy. I have a few. o//o Shh.
• Wander aimlessly through a book store. Idk o-o"
• Watch a favourite TV show or movie.
• Eat something ridiculously sweet. 
• Think of a happy moment in your life and relive it in your head.
• Look at things that are special to you.
• YouTube funny videos work to cheer you up. x'3
• Let yourself cry.
• Go to a beach; write words in the sand and watch them wash away.
• Meditate/yoga.
• Hug a pillow or soft toy.
• Crunch ice.
• Light a candle and watch the flame.
• Remember that you don't have to hurt yourself just because you're thinking of self-harm.
• Make a notebook of song lyrics you can relate too.
• Repeat to yourself, "I don't deserve to be hurt" until you believe it.
• And check your pulse to prove you're alive.

Okay, I know, that's like so many but they all help me.

Mali-chan~