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Ages 19 and Younger
Tuesday and Wednesdays:
4 PM - 7 PM/pacific
7 PM - 10 PM/eastern
This is NOT a hookup/sex site. Giving out your personal contact information is prohibited.
When the room is closed you will see a chat window with the message
"Room Closed..."
When the room is open you will see the name of a moderator.
Once in, you can create a name and pick an icon to use. Do not use your full name or other identifying contact information.
The moderators are responsible for keeping the room safe. While you can IM the moderator privately, please do not overwhelm them with messages.
Some people cut or self-harm to try to cope with pain or strong emotions, intense pressure, or upsetting problems. It may be a way to have control in a situation where someone can feel helpless. It can be a way to express pain that can’t be put into words. It can be a way to feel something (even if it’s pain) at a time when one is having trouble being able to feel anything at all.
The relief that comes from self-harm does not last long. It can quickly be followed by feelings like guilt or shame. It can become addictive.
It’s possible to hurt yourself badly. Finding coping techniques or finding other outlets can help in times when a person feels the need to cut.
Below are lists of ideas to focus on, instead of self-harming.
Start a journal/blog/vlog
Write a story or poetry
Compose music
Paint/draw/color
Play a musical instrument
Scribble on paper
Create something in clay
Sing
Talk to yourself
Build/craft something
Exercise
Punch a pillow
Throw socks
Use a stress ball
Make noise/scream as loud as you can (in a safe or private space)
Squeeze clay
Stomp your boots
Instead of cutting, cover yourself in band-aids
Write the names of special people or thoughts on your arms
Tear up an old newspaper
Draw slash lines on paper
Take a warm shower or bath
Pet or cuddle a dog or cat
Wrap yourself in a blanket
Massage your neck, hands, or feet
Listen to calming music
Hug a pillow or stuffed animal
Paint your nails
Watch a favorite movie
Re-read a favorite book
Go for a nice walk
People watch
Count ceiling tiles or lights
Meditate
Talk to friends
Take a COLD shower
Hold ice in the crook of your leg or arm
Chew something strong like chili, lemon, or peppermint
Snap a rubber band on your wrist for brief periods of time
Focus deeply on a piece of chocolate as you eat
Blow up a balloon and pop it
Connect online with help forums
Concentrate on things that have made you happy in the past
Perform 1 act of kindness
Volunteer somewhere
Pay someone a compliment
Pay it forward
You know yourself best, so take a few moments to breathe and think about things that may have helped you in the past to calm down. Write them down so you can remember them when you are feeling stressed.
The LGBTQ Teens Online Chatroom is a weekly moderated group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth 19 and younger, to interact in a safe space and to be able to fully express one's self without being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.
Please be respectful of the diversity of all gender identities and expressions. Do not assume anyone’s gender identity or sexual orientation.
Please use a person’s chosen name and pronouns.
We will not permit sexist, homophobic, transphobic, biphobic, or body-shaming jokes or comments.
Moderators will remove users who promote violence, bullying, sexually explicit language, harassment, or hate speech, or attempt to use the group as a hookup site.
We are here to learn from each other and to support each other.
