What distraction?

[GrebSkeb]

Well my mate self harms there self and they dont know how to distrect thee self what is th best way to stop there self harming there self?

[Jordan,]

find out why and talk to the about it, It might be hard but if hes your freind you need to help him

[GrebSkeb]

i have but its a big complecated

[Ruley]

No sharp objects around him at all times?

[GrebSkeb]

tht would be impossible

[Ruley]

true... i agree with Jordan, talk about it... see if its possible to work around the problem?

[Charlie]

Sit them down and talk to them, try and find out what the problem is that's making them want to do it to themself because if they carry on doing it, it'll be an addicition that they'll need to carry on doing so that they feel better, as I've been there before.

If you struggle to help them, or they can't talk to you. Get them to talk to a parent, or maybe even someone at school/college that might be able to help with their problems. There is also loads of alternatives that they could try to take their mind off actually self harming, the thread is on another forum but they are still pretty good. There is also some distraction as well as alternatives :)

Alternatives to Self Harm (http://groups.teenhelp.org/showthread.php?t=40505)

[BlueEyedSarah]

Well my mate self harms there self and they dont know how to distrect thee self what is th best way to stop there self harming there self?
Take the person to the mental hostal. They will take good care of your friend and that will take a heavy load off your sholders knowing they are in a safe place.

[jesus]

if theyre doing it for a reason, do as twilight said

if theyre just doing it for attention then tell em you think they are a complete ********