Change the scene and release tension

If you feel the urge to self-harm It can really help to change the space around you, try moving outside, going for a walk, get some fresh air. Try putting music on, get a bath or a shower.

If you are feeling as though thoughts, feelings and urges are difficult to manage, try getting active- exercise vigorously try types of exercise that get your heart rate going. Sometimes it helps to find a creative way to release tension like writing or painting ; people find that things like using stress balls, screwing or ripping up paper, punching a pillow, kicking a ball against a wall can help. Activities such as yoga are useful, try tensing all your muscles as hard as you can for a count of ten and then relax them, it helps to calm the body down which in turn helps our minds feel calmer.