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Self-harm is when people deliberately hurt themselves. The most common ways of doing this are cutting, scratching or pricking to draw blood, burning, picking at old wounds, punching or head-banging a wall. Why do people self harm? There are loads of reasons why someone might self-harm but it certainly isn't about wanting to die. Most people who self harm have experienced something upsetting in their lives like bullying or abuse, and may be feeling bad about themselves. They feel extreme emotions such as fear, anger, guilt, shame, helplessness, self-hatred, unhappiness, depression or despair which can build up over time and eventually become unbearable. Self harm is the way they deal with these feelings as the physical pain brings relief from their emotions. Getting help for self-harming Don't let self-harm rule your life. Get help by talking to someone like one of the organisations below or your GP. Try to spot when you're starting to feel the pressure to self-harm and try doing something else to relieve your emotions. Try getting outside, punching a punch bag or a pillow, squeezing an ice-cube or flicking elastic bands. And finally... Contact one of the organisations below to get more help |
MindLoads of information and support about why you self-harm and how to seek help Young MindsAdvice on emotional well-being, mental health and self-harm. National Self Harm NetworkOrganisation led by people who have suffered from self-harm who are committed to providing support and information for people who self-harm. HarmlessOrganisation that provides support and information about self-harm.
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