Self-Harm Q&A

FAQs

why can't I just walk away from sef-harming when I know it's bad for me?

Answers: 18 | Last Answer: November 3rd, 2020 | 19

What can I do when I feel an urge?

Answers: 19 | Last Answer: May 6th, 2019 | 18

Should I see a therapist for minor self harm, like biting, pinching and scratching?

Answers: 8 | Last Answer: January 25th, 2021 | 18

Why does this feel so right but I know it's so wrong?

Answers: 9 | Last Answer: September 25th, 2017 | 18

My daughter told me she self-harms but I don't understand, what does it feel like to do something like this to cope?

Answers: 25 | Last Answer: April 13th, 2022 | 17

How can I distract myself from wanting to self-harm?

Answers: 20 | Last Answer: February 13th, 2022 | 15

How can I cope with the thoughts of me deserving suffering and pain without hurting myself?

Answers: 13 | Last Answer: December 12th, 2017 | 15

When distractions don't work, what else can I try to prevent self-harm?

Answers: 18 | Last Answer: November 30th, 2021 | 14

My self harm scars hurt when I’m angry, upset, stressed or would have self harmed, why?

Answers: 3 | Last Answer: December 14th, 2020 | 14

Does self harming behaviour run in families ?

Answers: 16 | Last Answer: July 24th, 2018 | 14