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Alternatives to self-harm Sometimes when people feel down and don’t know how else to cope they can self-harm. Obviously it’s not healthy, but people can feel pretty desperate. If you ever feel like this, then these are some safe alternatives to try instead. 1. Stomp around as loud as you can. 2. Draw funny faces on the photos in a magazine. 3. Hit a pillow against the wall as hard as you can. 4. Pop some bubble wrap. (Most people love this so you can even do it with a friend!) 5. Stretch some blu-tack out then scrunch it up again. 6. Jump on some drinks cans and crush them (with shoes on). 7. Hold ice against your skin/ run cold water on your hands. 8. Scribble on some paper so it’s completely coloured in. 9. Find somewhere you can shout as loud as you like. 10. Draw on your skin with a marker Try the Butterfly Project: draw a butterfly where you want to self-harm, and if the butterfly stays until the marker fades then it lived and flown away! 11. Cut up some fruit instead (and make a fruit salad!) 12. Throw a bouncy ball against the wall. 13. Kiss the place you want to harm or have a wound to remind yourself that you care about your body. 27 Remember, if you do self-harm, you should tell someone so that you can get any injuries sorted out properly.
Exercise When you're feeling down you often don't feel like doing anything. Maybe part of why you’re down, is because you’re not doing anything. Exercise can help your mood and prevent anxiety. (Over-exercise is dangerous, and a problem for some people; If exercising becomes a duty and not something you enjoy, or it gets in the way of every-day life, then you’re probably doing too much!) Here are some suggestions to get you up and moving: Dancing Perfect to do with friends and really fun. Put on your favourite music and make up some routines or just shake your body and jump! Games like Just Dance are also good to give you ideas, or add some competition into the mix. Walking <strong>This</strong> is so simple, but can really help. Take your feet, and just pick somewhere to go. Make sure someone knows where you're going, or go in a group. If there’s a park nearby you can even get a bit closer to nature. Gardening <strong>This</strong> doesn’t seem like exercise, but it can get you really active! Digging, and weeding can make you stretch, and if you’re a fan of flowers there’s nothing better. If you're adventurous you could try growing your own fruit and vegetables. If you are seeing a clinician, it’s a good idea to seek their advice on the right amount. Remember, if you’re doing more, you need to give your body more energy. 28
Page 1 and 2: Wreck This Eating Disorder Created
Page 3 and 4: With thanks to my sister Ellie Oakl
Page 5 and 6: Jekyll and Hyde ...................
Page 7 and 8: Introduction This is your journal.
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Page 13 and 14: Treat yourself! Making changes can
Page 15 and 16: Demolition Derby Write down all the
Page 17 and 18: I double dare you! It’s good to s
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Page 37 and 38: Beauty sleep A good night’s sleep
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