Self-Harm Q&A

FAQs

Is it bad to self-harm as a way of managing emotions?

Answers: 23 | Last Answer: May 17th, 2022 | 24

Why do other people yell at me for self-harming? Why can't they be more sympathetic?

Answers: 24 | Last Answer: November 10th, 2020 | 24

Why is self-harm a feeling of relief?

Answers: 16 | Last Answer: October 12th, 2020 | 24

How did I get addicted so quickly to cutting?

Answers: 21 | Last Answer: April 6th, 2021 | 23

Where does the urge for self-harm come from?

Answers: 15 | Last Answer: February 20th, 2018 | 23

Is scratching yourself with a paper clip on purpose considered self harm when you don’t bleed?

Answers: 3 | Last Answer: February 18th, 2024 | 22

I've been clean from self harm for 4 years, but i still struggle every day. Are there ways to keep my mind off it?

Answers: 23 | Last Answer: November 15th, 2021 | 22

I want to wear t-shirts, but I don't want to talk about my scars? Some of them LOOK very recent, but aren't. What to do?

Answers: 19 | Last Answer: June 1st, 2020 | 22

Why does it feel so relieving to hurt myself?

Answers: 17 | Last Answer: January 8th, 2018 | 21

Is there something wrong with me if I start self-harming? Not everyone relies on that for coping, so why do I?

Answers: 21 | Last Answer: May 9th, 2018 | 21