hurting yourself - The Icarus Project

You can also reduce harm by caring for yourself after having hurt your-
self. You can cool, desinfect, or bandage injuries. You can rest or sleep.
If necessary go to the ER. People there often can’t understand, and they
might hold you in hospital for a few days, even against your will. But bul-
lying ER staff should never keep you from caring for yourself when the
damage is too big for you to cope with on your own.
If you allow somebody else to hurt you always agree on a safe word that
means: Stop immediately!
You can try to replace the hurting with something else entirely, like ex-
cercising or relaxation, whatever works for you. Perhaps the How do
you care for yourself? section gives you some ideas.
When I hurt myself the most important experience is . . .
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Which of the below harm reduction ideas would you like to try?
What ideas do YOU have?
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