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I’m really sorry you’re going thru this.

I don’t know if this helps but maybe there is a different way to relieve the pressure? Like a healthier way to deal with it, you don’t have to resort to hurting yourself… The things which came to mind were running, or cold water swimming.

Running may sound like a horrible suggestion but hear me out… If it’s that bad then it’s a way of giving yourself “punishment” which it sounds like you are thinking about. I’m no runner, my lungs burn and my legs ache, I look like a bag of spanners but it can release some pressure, it doesn’t have to be long, just set off with some music on headphones and shoes and switch back and forth from walking.

Cold water swim has a similar effect, releasing pressure… I love the challenge of getting in, of trying to control breathing… Can you try either of these things?

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I used to love running but yhen I injured my ankle and it didn’t heal well so running is a challenge but walking it out is an option.
To avoid self-harming usually put the kit where I have to make it a whole task to get it and when I end up getting the kit the urge to self-harm has gone.
I live with my nan and I don’t let her drive so we end up hanging out and finishing her errands.
The scary part is that the thoughts are present and it’s scary my self-harm and suicidal thoughts are just hitting me hard.