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Self-harm

Self-harm is one way that some people try to cope with overwhelming feelings. It can take several different forms, such as deliberately cutting or burning yourself, scratching your skin, pulling your hair, overdosing, and other ways of hurting yourself. Some people hurt themselves several times a day, whereas others only do it when they’re under a lot of stress.

Some people are quite open about their self-harming behaviour, while others keep it secret and avoid any activities where their scars can be seen. People who self-harm don’t usually want to end their lives, although some can have thoughts of suicide. Sometimes, but not always, people who self-harm have experienced trauma in their lives.

It can be really hard to stop self-harming, because self-harm can bring a strong sense of relief. This can be hard to resist when you don’t know how else to cope with overwhelming feelings. However, the most important thing to know is that you shouldn’t judge or blame yourself.

Self-harm is associated with:
Self-harm

Self-harm

Self-harm

Self-harm is one way that some people try to cope with overwhelming feelings. It can take several different forms, such as deliberately cutting or burning yourself, scratching your skin, pulling your hair, overdosing, and other ways of hurting yourself. Some people hurt themselves several times a day, whereas others only do it when they’re under a lot of stress.

Some people are quite open about their self-harming behaviour, while others keep it secret and avoid any activities where their scars can be seen. People who self-harm don’t usually want to end their lives, although some can have thoughts of suicide. Sometimes, but not always, people who self-harm have experienced trauma in their lives.

It can be really hard to stop self-harming, because self-harm can bring a strong sense of relief. This can be hard to resist when you don’t know how else to cope with overwhelming feelings. However, the most important thing to know is that you shouldn’t judge or blame yourself.

Self-harm is associated with other difficulties such as:
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