usually in the aftermath of some trauma which may have occured during ones formative years. A violation and ungodly act of hurt caused by the callous insensitivity of those who should know not to pick on those who are way too vulnerable, and simply can't take it. Revulsion and anger towards the physical self perhaps because of some deep hurt, i.e, abuse, bullying, sexual aggression, etc cetera.
Self harm as an act can encompass a variety of destructive behaviours, from cutting, burning, to shaving ones hair. I slashed my arms to ribbons due to a fragile mental state, 'cause i felt violent towards "them", for crossing a boundary with me, they thought i was "weird" and relentlessly mocked and degraded me, got used as a sexual punching bag when much younger. Has a devastating impact on sufferer, loss of sound mind, proper emotional development, limited life opportunities, inability to have healthy human relationships, don't trust others that they won't end up hurting me, just like all the rest. Hopelessness and apathy about mankind. A throbbing heart.....I could write a novella about it!
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Self harm is a way allot of people cope with their feelings.It can generate from the mental illness 'Depression' and is a very serious topic.Self harm can consist of Cutting themselves,scratching themselves,pinching themselves and punching/hitting themselves.
by Hellforbidhannah July 4, 2018
Get the Self Harm mug.self harm is different for a lot of people, its the act of intentionally harming yourself . Cutting, picking, poking, burning , hitting , literally anything that causes you physical harm . People self harm for so many reasons, for some it may be to calm down what goes on in their head, for others it may be that theyre so numb they just want to feel something . For others they might want to die and this is just the alternative. There are honestly so many reasons, how I like to put it is the hurt on the outside calms the hurt on the inside. I dont know many cutters other than myself, the few i do know all say around the same thing. It helps calm them down and helps them feel something . But afterwards they feel ashamed, they can sit and cry and start to hate their body. Its like drugs or alcohol once you start you cant stop. Self harm is addictive and its not something that you do once and never do it again, you do it once and youre like “i wont do it anymore” then its everytime you get upset and then it just becomes a habit. Thats the hardest stage of it to stop, sometimes it goes to far. Girl in Pieces is a really good book that sort of demonstrates it and explains it really well. If you are struggling with self harm please don’t hesitate to reach out<3
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Get the self harm mug.self harm is used by people to cope with emotional pain or stress or other things. it can turn into something obsessive or into an addiction. most people do not self harm for attention, but if they do please reach out to them too. harming yourself for attention isn’t a healthy or mentally well thing to do. also note that self harm isn’t only cutting oneself; it’s intentionally harming yourself in any way. from cutting to pulling out hair. if you’re concerned about someone bring it up, but in a cool/soft way.
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Omg did you see Libby today she has cuts all on her arm
I know she probably self harms
Yeah bet it’s for attention
No she could be dealing with some shit it’s not our business
I know she probably self harms
Yeah bet it’s for attention
No she could be dealing with some shit it’s not our business
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