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Talking about self-harm
Understanding self-harm
Quite often people harm themselves in ways that can be noticed by other people as a way of asking for help at that time. Some other people hide what they do. This can be due to shame, humiliation and fear. The reasons why people self-harm can be difficult for others to understand. They are complex and differ from one person to another.
"For me, cutting is a coping mechanism. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s something that gets me by when things get too heavy to deal with. It’s a very stressful experience at the time but it does help me get back in control of myself, albeit with having the embarrassment factor the next day."
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