Alternatives

Angry, restless, or frustrated:

- Hit a punching bag

- Rip up newspapers

- Listen to some music and dance

- Pop some bubble wrap

- Go on a walk/jog

- Pop Balloons

- Beat up a pillow or stuffed animal

- Go to the gym

- Scribble on a piece of paper

- Write your feelings on a piece of paper and rip it up

- Clean your room

- Doodle

- Take a hot shower or bath

Numb or unreal feeling:

- Squeeze ice cubes

- Bite into a hot pepper

- Take a cold bath

- Run your hands under freezing cold water

- Splash your face with water

- Jump up and down

- Wax your arms or legs

Sad, depressed, unhappy:

- Take a hot bath with bubbles or oils

- Read a good book

- Tuck yourself to bed and watch a movie or show

- Draw or paint

- Give someone a hug

- Look at things that are special to you

- Let yourself cry

- Play with a pet

- Try meditation

- Go outside

Self-harm, scab picking:

- Buy a henna kit, put the henna paste on with any design you'd like, leave it on over night, and peel off the paste the next day.

- Put liquid glue on your skin, wait for it to dry and peel it off

- Paint on your body with washable paint

Anxiety: Having Breathing rhythm is very important while having an anxiety attack, here is a helpful gif to breathe in and out to.

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