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Self Harm

Self Harm
Self-harm is when people deliberately inflict physical harm on themselves. It is not necessarily a suicide attempt and may not mean the person wants to die. People who self-harm are usually doing so to try and alter their mood, especially if they are angry or depressed. Self harm includes deliberately cutting, burning, biting and hitting your body.
Self harm can bring an immediate sense of relief but it is only a temporary solution. It can also cause permanent damage to your body if you damage nerves. If you or a friend are hurting themselves deliberately it is important that you take care of the injuries caused and if necessary, seek medical help.
It may also be necessary to speak to someone like a your local doctor or a psychologist or counsellor to help work through some of the reasons for hurting yourself and find alternative strategies for alleviating the pain you feel inside.
In trying to stop hurting yourself, it is usually important that you have support from a...

Posted by: Raymon Androckitis

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