A subreddit for self-harmers to relate to each other, ask questions, and build up a community. Giving instructions on methods of self-harm is not allowed on this subreddit.
WIKI for all kinds of resources and distractions or the wiki article index for quick access to the wiki's articles.
Our community has a few different ways to get involved and some resources for your use. Check out the links below for more info:
Selfharm Wiki: rules of /r/selfharm, wound care advice, scar care tips, resources, distractions, and links to helpful subreddits.
New 2017 Directory - Fill out the directory so we can learn more about you and to connect with other users!
Topic of the week - Songs
How Are You? It's March!
Discord Chats - There are discord chats associated with this Subreddit. These are user created and run discords. Some channels on these discords are nsfw/tw.
Safe Disposal of Blades
Appropriate content:
- Alternatives to self-harm
- Rants/walls of text if you just need to get something off your chest
- DAE posts
- Media you find encouraging or relevant (i.e. books, movies, music)
- Poetry or original work
- Shout-outs asking for support, a chat, etc.
Inappropriate content:
- Posting pictures of cuts, burns, etc.
- Giving medical advice without supplying references (from reliable sources or medical experience)
- Instructing on methods of selfharm ("How do I cut")
- Encouragement of self harm
- Methods for suicide
- Suicide notes or threats
- Demeaning or triggering comments on posts (Hint: If you question whether or not it's offensive, it probably is.)
- Giving out personal information: see the rules of reddit
- No Surveys: Due the triggering nature of surveys posted in /r/selfharm, and a recent increase in these types of posts, we will no longer be accepting these submissions (whether they are ethically approved or not). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
Trigger warnings are no longer necessary (but will be used in extreme cases). Please take care when browsing this subreddit.
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