How do i control the urge to self-harm?

when you cut its almost like an addiction. you will have those urges even long after you have stopped, but you have to learn to hold yourself back. if you dont live alone or live with someone you trust, tell them what you're going through and ask them to watch you and keep you accountable. get rid of the things that you cut yourself with, throw them out. and sometimes you have to fight the urge. also i would suggest, if you haven't already, tell someone, someone you trust. and go to a therapist, they can really help.