Hurting yourself in any
way at all. Remarkably similar to eating disorders and substance abuse. Can be a cry for attention, a
type of self-punishment or just a
way of letting out frustration and depression. No matter what the form or reason, this is a disease and a serious, widespread problem. It is also extremely addictive and leads to downwards spirals of reclusive behavior, guilt and high-risk living.
Self-mutilation can be
cutting, head-
slamming, wrist banging, scratching, picking,
burning, bruising- anything painful.