How to over come or stop this.
- Under 19? You can get confidential help with self-harm from ChildLine – either over the phone or through an online chat.
- Anyone can contact the Samaritans on their 24-hour helpline to talk things through. 08457-90-90-90
- TESS text and email support service runs Monday to Friday from 7pm to 9pm for girls and women aged under 25. Text them on 0780-047-2908.
- Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.
Instead of cutting try some copeing skills!
- rub an ice cube on your skin instead of cutting it
- wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it gently against your skin
- draw on the skin with a soft-tipped red pen in the place you might usually cut
- put red nail polish on your skin. Looks like blood when it drips
- draw out your feelings on paper