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Suicide is a last measure some people take because they see no way of relieving their pain, whether it is psychological of physical. So, since there seems t be no way out of their predicament, they chose to physically end their life. The alternatives are to find people you cn talk to to give you advise on hoe to deal with the pain, Sometimes it only takes a support group of people going through same thing helping each other out. Other times a family physician will prescribe medications.

What ever the situation is for you:

- If you've thought about suicide, you are not alone. Many people have thogth about it.

- If your;ve made a plan of how you're going to do it, then tha is a bit more serious ans you may want to get some professional help

- If you've assembled the article/tools you palm to use for the suicide, get help immediately, either go to a shelter for battered women, or a physiologist specializijg in Family counseling.

Ans, as as a last resort call 911. Suicide is a last measure some people take because they see no way of relieving their pain, whether it is psychological of physical. So, since there seems t be no way out of their predicament, they chose to physically end their life. The alternatives are to find people you cn talk to to give you advise on hoe to deal with the pain, Sometimes it only takes a support group of people going through same thing helping each other out. Other times a family physician will prescribe medications.

What ever the situation is for you:

- If you've thought about suicide, you are not alone. Many people have thogth about it.

- If your;ve made a plan of how you're going to do it, then tha is a bit more serious ans you may want to get some professional help

- If you've assembled the article/tools you palm to use for the suicide, get help immediately, either go to a shelter for battered women, or a physiologist specializijg in Family counseling.

Ans, as as a last resort call 911.

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It is dependant on the way you self harm. If you cut yourself, an effective alternative is to have a rubber band around your wrist. Instead of cutting (which leaves scars) you can ping it. Hurts just as much, but doesn't last and isn't going to get lethal.

Another way is to talk to someone. Have a friend who is always there on the end of the phone. When you get angry or sad, and want to hurt, call them instead. Have a good old moan and he/she can make you feel better about yourself... that's often all you need is a kind word.

Obviously seeing a counsellor is a good idea, and I found that helped a lot, having someone unbiased with no opinion to talk to or have a moan at.

Another thing you can do is (to help refrain altogether) is keep what I call a "Happy Diary". You basically buy a really nice diary from paperchase, or the like and you write three things that make you smile or laugh or happy in anyway. After a while, looking back on that will just make you naturally happy, cos you just remember the happy things rather than dwelling on the depressing situation you might have been earlier. It's a good, calming ritual too.

If, like me, you were mainly angry, then buy yourself a punchbag. Put it up somewhere quiet, where no-one can hear you or you can't hear anyone and then you start punching like your life depends on it. Put some loud, angry "f*** the world" music on and punch/kick/elbow in time to the music. It really really helped me. Have a policy where no-one is allowed to disturb you if you are punching... you'll find yourself coming out in time for any prior commitments anyway! (N.B This punchbag idea won't work if you are violent and scottish.;o))

Also (I have TONS of these!) join a club. If you are into musical theatre, join an amteur dramatic group; singing, join a choir; musical, join an orchestra. Don't join with a sibling or a friend, do this on your own. It's almost like making a fresh start. You can be who you want with these people. You might not be smart/funny/sexy in your workplace/school or home, but here you can be who you want, because nobody knows you!

Seriously, I have tons of these! These are just a few, but this is some of the things that got me out of it. Hope this helps :o)

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snapping an elastic band on you worked for me or drawing on you with a pen. sharpies are good. that also worked

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there is no good way to self harm. it is a very ugly addictive alternative to actually facing your problems head on.

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