Self- harm
Self- harm
Self-harm is intentionally inflicting physical harm on yourself to cope with emotional pain, stress, or overwhelming negative emotions.
This harmful behaviour can include:
- Cutting: Intentionally cutting your skin with sharp objects, like knives or razors.
- Burning: Burning your skin with cigarettes, lighters, or hot objects.
- Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania): Compulsively pulling out your own hair, like eyelashes or eyebrows.
- Biting: Biting your own skin, causing bruises, cuts, or broken skin.
- Head-Banging: Repeatedly hitting your head against a hard surface, such as a wall or floor.
- Scratching: Scratching your skin with your nails or objects leading to wounds and scars.
- Punching or Hitting: Punch or hit yourself to cause bruises or injury.
- Bone Breaking: In extreme cases, attempting to break your own bones.
- Ingesting Harmful Substances: Intentionally consuming toxic or harmful substances.
Self-harm is often a sign of underlying psychological
distress and can be a way to temporarily alleviate
emotional pain or regain a sense of control over feelings.
Understanding the reasons behind self-harm and seeking
appropriate psychological help is crucial if you engage in
this behaviour to address the root causes and find healthier
coping mechanisms.
If you or
someone you know is struggling with self-harm, please contact
us for help and assistance.
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