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self mutilation

Reasons People Cut:
not able to express emotions
unable to cope
to regain self-control
revenge
to ease tension and anxiety
to escape feelings of depression
to relieve anger and aggression
to relieve intense emotional pain
to retaing control over one's body
to escape feelings of numbness

not reasons:
suicide attempt/ wanting to die
attention-seeking
manipulation

help:
always tell a trusted adult or parent if you or someone you know is self-mutilating. this is an unhealthy habit that needs to be treated.many self-mutilators can not stop their behaviors on their own and need professional help.
by tiffany April 22, 2004
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mitigate

To palliate, extenuate, alleviate, lessen, diminish. To become lower or lessen in degree.
The mitigating circumstances were great to be avoided.
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Self mutilation

harming ones self on purpose.(burning,cutting, pulling hair, hitting, etc) It is NOT an attempt, or even a sign of suicide. It is not only "emo" or goth kds that do it. Many people do. Some people do it because of depression, attention seeking, and many other reasons. It is not a sign of weakness, it is a cry for help! I know, because i used to cut! And saying bad things about us don't make us better...when people cut it can be just for trends, or for deep emotional problems!! SO STOP SAYING IT IS A TREND OR THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO BE HARDCORE!!! THAT WAS THE LAST THING ON MY MIND WHEN I DID IT!!..........stupid fags....
Self mutilation is a serious problem that needs to be payed more attention to.
by I'M RIGHT YOUR WRONG DEAL! December 28, 2005
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mitika

the most beautiful girl on earth,loves a guy madly and has cute lips
oh! see its mitika!
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Mililani

Mililani a town central of the hawiian island Oahu. A hawiian word meaning “thankful”, “to praise” ect. The Town of Mililani also known as “Mililani Town” is the first planned community in Hawaii. The land being used for WW2 then pineapple fields and now a “bedroom” community. Known for its scenery, Beauty and elevation into the mountains. Most of Oahu looks down on Mililani for being a “rich kid” place (its not). When Mililani loses everyone els wins. Mililani High School has the #2 ranked football team in the state. Is the home and roots of two MMA champions Christian and Angela Lee fighting for One championship.
“We go cruise at the Mililani town center”
I heard Sean from Kapolei got dropped by that Mililani Boi named Battle”
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mutilation

Destroying the beauty of something. Usually referring to the genitals.
"That makeup is mutilation to my face."
by internationaldefinitions October 18, 2015
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Self mutilation

The practice of harming oneself (on purpose) in some way. There are many reasons people do this, self-mutilation (or: self harming, self injury, etc) is often linked to depression, high anxiety or self-loathing. If you harm yourself you need to get help, tell a teacher or a parent or look in your phone book for a help line.
Self mutilation is getting more and more poular, especially among teenage girls.
by Scars are forever November 20, 2003
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