Spending time with someone else can be a way to distract yourself from the urge to self-harm, but it’s also an opportunity to talk with someone you trust. Sometimes you don’t even need to talk, just being around someone else can be comforting and reassuring. It could even be a good excuse to see someone that you haven’t done for a while.

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