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How to deal with urges to self-harm in the long term
Tips and support around dealing with and managing self-harm in the long term.
Written by: spunout
Last updated: May-13-25
What is self-harm and why does it happen?
Discovering that you or someone you care about is self-harming can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. You may not know where to turn to for support, and you may be confused about your or another’s reasons for self-harm. In this article, you will find answers to the following common questions about self-harm: What is […]
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How to deal with urges to self-harm
People use a range of techniques both to distract themselves from self-harm urges in the moment and to delay or minimise the hurt they cause to themselves through self-harming. In the long term, however, it is important to replace self-harm behaviours with those that do not cause hurt or injuries and that actively support your […]
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How to get support for self-harm
If you engage in self-harm, you may feel quite alone or like nobody understands what you’re going through. But support for self-harm is available and recovery is possible with the right support. If you are seeking help for self-harm but you are not currently in danger, it can help to tell someone you trust about […]
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How to tell someone you self-harm
Opening up about self-harm for the first time can feel daunting. If you chose to tell someone that you self harm you may be anxious about how they will react. Making the decision to tell someone is a positive step, and it’s important to do it when the time feels right for you. Ideally, it […]
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Living with your self-harm scars
If you have self-harmed in the past, or are currently self harming, you may have scars or marks on your body. Over time scars can fade, or even disappear, but you may find some stay with you, and that’s okay. Feeling more comfortable with these scars or marks can be an important part of healing […]
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How to help someone in a self harm emergency
If someone you know has injured themselves or has the intention to injure themselves through self harm, it can be a frightening experience. The safety of the person should be your top priority. Getting professional help is the best thing to do. What should I do if someone has severely hurt themselves through self harm? […]
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How to care for self-harm wounds
Self-harm can happen when someone is struggling to deal with overwhelming or difficult emotions. Self-harm can happen when someone is unable to otherwise express how they feel, or when trying to release tension from holding their emotions in. If you are self-harming, this is a sign that you are struggling to cope with emotional difficulty […]
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