resources

this is a list of mental health resources, just in case you need it.
stay alive, it gets better, i promise.

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cutting alternatives without harming yourself:

  • holding/squeezing ice.
  • splashing your face with water.
  • getting a rubber band and snapping it against your skin (this could hurt, though it’s better than other ways that people usually choose to self-harm).
  • take a hot shower or bath.
  • eat something sour. it will take your mind of the urge. (lemon, etc.)
  • massage where you want to self-harm.
  • get a red pen or red paint and draw/paint over where you usually self-harm.
  • remind yourself as to why you shouldn’t do it. (scars, harms organs, leave memories etc…)
  • describe what you are feeling. (is the urge/pain in your chest, fists, legs, arms, head).
killing yourself will not help. it is not a solution.
you have your whole life ahead of you. you have so many more years that you can accomplish things in.
for example;
  • having a family.
  • getting married.
  • to watch the sun rise.
  • to watch the sun set.
  • to save someone else’s life.
  • finish school.
  • get your dream job.
  • to laugh.
  • to smile.
  • to go camping.
  • travel to new places.
  • to wake up every morning to the person you love.
  • friends.
  • family.
  • to keep that promise you made.
  • to accomplish a goal.
  • to meet your idol.
  • to listen to new music.
  • theme parks.
  • video games.
  • chocolate.
  • to be able to look back and say “i made it”.
what you’re going through is temporary.
in case you need to hear this:
  • you are loved.
  • you are wanted.
  • you are needed.
  • you are beautiful.
  • you are handsome.
  • you are important.
  • you are not alone.
  • you are okay.
  • you are strong.
  • you are worth it.
  • you are smart.
  • you are not a failure.
  • you are useful.
  • you are going to be okay.
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abuse
coping
chat rooms
add/adhd
coping
medication
addiction
coping and recovery
anger
coping
anxiety
coping
panic attacks
medication
bipolar disorder
coping
medication
chat rooms
depression
coping
medication
chat room
eating disorders
recovery
friends with illness
grief and loss
ocd
coping and treatment
chat rooms
perfectionism
coping
ptsd
coping
schizophrenia
coping
treatment
self-harm
self-love
suicide
therapy
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the quiet place
things to do when you feel bad
when you’re not having a good day
reminders
self care suggestions
take a break
the thoughts room
90 second relaxation
the dawn room
the comfort spot
control a rainstorm
calm
how to make changes in your life
imalive
crisischat
7 cups of tea
kids help phone
positive love network
trans lifeline: 877-565-8860
depression hotline: 1-630-482-9696
suicide hotline: 1-800-784-8433
lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
trevor project: 1-866-488-7386
sexuality support: 1-800-246-7743
eating disorders hotline: 1-847-831-3438
rape and sexual assault: 1-800-656-4673
grief support: 1-650-321-5272
runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000
exhale: after abortion hotline/pro-voice: 1-866-439-4253
crisis text line: text 'home' to 741-741