Go for a bike ride

Go for a run

Scream as loud as you can.

Hit a cushion.

Squeeze a stress ball.

Squeeze ice really hard.

Listen to music and dance energetically.

Draw on the place your want to cut with red marker pen or fake blood.

Write words on yourself with a red marker.

Have a bath or shower.

Have an emergency box with

whatever helps you cope.

Buy something special for yourself.

Massage the area you want to harm.

Stroke a pet or cuddle a teddy.

Paint your nails or get your hair done.

Try relaxation, meditation or yoga.

Ask someone you know well to hug you or hug yourself.

Message or ring a friend.

Meet up with a friend.

Talk to someone about how you feel.

Learn a new skill.

Write a list of reasons to recover.

Cry (it's okay to let your feelings out).

Call or write to a lifeline.

Write a nice letter to yourself.

Read a book.

Rip up paper.

Use a fidget toy.

Doodle.

Watch the clouds/ stars.

• Be patient with them

• Offer to help out with chores if they struggle with motivation and tasks.

• Do not attempt to diagnose them or play doctor. Be a friend.

• Offer advice when they ask you, listen empathically when they want vent.

• Spend time with them, but give them space if they ask.

• Look after your own mental health, you cannot pour from an empty cup.

• Remind them of how much they mean to you.

• Avoid comparison.

• Go visit them.

• Ask other loved ones to help.

WHAT NOT TO SAY

• "stop being selfish"

• "it's all in your mind"

• "you don't seem unwell"

• "you aren't trusting god"

• you're wasting your time"

• "staying in bed all day is just lazy"

• "you just need to exercise"

• "stop feeling sorry to yourself"

• "you're not trying hard enough"

• "you have loving family, so what's the problem?"

• "you look fine, so what's wrong?"

• "there are people far worse off than you"

• "If you go out and socialize it will go away"

• "It's your own fault"

Family and friends.

Opportunity to grow.

You are needed.

Life can be beautiful.

Help other people.

Concerts.

Watch the sunset and sunrise.

Compliments.

Long hugs.

The beach

Really good movies.

Going to the zoo.

Being awake when everyone is asleep.

Ice cream.

Flowers in spring.

Travelling.

Puppies and kittens.

Water balloon fights.

Biking in Sunday morning.

Last day of school before long break.

Laughing so hard you cry.

First days of school.

Halloweens.

New years.

To overcome more obstacles.

Smiling at strangers.

Falling asleep to the sound of the rain.

7 billion people you haven't met.

Warm showers on a cold day.

Christmas music.

Late summer nights on the beach.

Long walks.

Cooking or baking for your family.

Flowers.

Bright cities.

Night drives.

Windy days.

Overnights with friends.

Making new friends.