I force myself to wait 5 minutes then reassess, if I still need to do it I make myself wait 5 minutes again. It helps to distract during that time. I've even had to sit on my hands to stop myself doing anything. Breaking it into very small chunks to wait it out helps me. I find word or number puzzles, help me - something that involves thinking, engages the brain. Sometimes it doesn't work but often it does and the intensity of the need passes. Hope this helps x

911. direct your mind to something.else maybe get some paper and start writng no particular subject just write anything until the urge passes

Red thick texta all over my arms and legs

Think about the Children &Grandchildren;Talk to my Counselor or a Hot Line for Help;Call 911

I had my fist episode of self harm and I realized it doesn't hurt as much as I thought it would. I haven't done again. I understand what you mean that the urge is Intense. What I would say is reaching for help. Learn to love yourself and accept your pain inside and feel it so you can process it and get strength. We only have 1 body and 1 life. Be kind to yourself. Go for a walk or run. Take a bubble bath. Look through the world through a child's eyes