[header] How to distract yourself from cutting [title] Exercise. [step] Doing something that is good for your health can keep your mind off of cutting. It also allows you to have control of your body in a positive way. 
Exercising can also help to release stress, anxiety, anger, and other emotions you usually use cutting to help with. [substeps] If you got into an argument with your friend, physical activity can be a positive replacement to cutting.