How can someone who self harms help themselves?
Stopping self harm is difficult. The first step is to decide that they want to stop, even though it may not be the right time, the first step is simply thinking about it.
Deciding to stop
Once the decision has been made that the time is right to stop there is plenty that can be done to increase control over self-harming behaviour. However, everybody is unique and what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.
For some suggestions of things that can be done to help someone gain control over self-harm please download our Self harm factsheet (324 kb) ![[pdf]](http://www.rethink.org/display_images/document_icons/pdf.gif){kind=icon}
You can also call the Rethink Advice & Information Service on 0300 5000 927 or email at advice@rethink.org
There is also the Rethink Gloucestershire Self Harm Helpline Service who provide helpline support for people self harming
