- Self-injury cutting - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nonsuicidal self-injury, often simply called self-injury, is the act of harming your own body on purpose, such as by cutting or burning yourself It's usually not meant as a suicide attempt This type of self-injury is a harmful way to cope with emotional pain, sadness, anger and stress
- Self-injury (Cutting, Self-Harm or Self-Mutilation)
Self-injury (Cutting, Self-Harm or Self-Mutilation) Self-injury, also known as self-harm, self-mutilation, or self-abuse—occurs when someone repeatedly harms themselves on purpose in a way that is impulsive and not intended to be lethal
- Cutting and self-harm: Why it happens and what to do
What drives forms of self-harm like cutting that some teens engage in? Gaining an understanding of why some children harm themselves by cutting their skin, what signs to be aware of, and how to approach the subject can help parents respond if this occurs
- Self Harm — Cutting | Family Doctor
Cutting is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife or razor blade It’s an unhealthy way to relieve emotional pain, sadness, intense frustration, and anger
- Cutting Self-Harm: Warning Signs and Treatment - WebMD
Cutting is the most common form of self-injury — more than 80% of people who self-harm choose this method — but it’s not the only one
- 5 Ways to Stop Cutting Yourself - wikiHow
There is no magic solution to stop cutting, but it’s important to be kind to yourself and not punish yourself mentally If you want to begin the process of recovery, there are ways you can get help to stop cutting yourself
- Why do people cut themselves? Causes and warning signs
One way in which people do this is by cutting themselves There are many reasons a person may self-harm, including as a way to cope with strong emotional feelings
- The Hidden Signs of Cutting: How to Spot Them Early
Cutting happens repeatedly and is often followed by feelings of shame and guilt, making people conceal signs they are secretly cutting themselves to be perceived more favorably by others
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