Self-Harm Q&A

FAQs

Do I have to break the skin for it to be classed as self-harm?

Answers: 37 | Last Answer: August 2nd, 2021 | 111

What can I do if my friend won't stop cutting?

Answers: 31 | Last Answer: January 28th, 2020 | 111

Why does self-harming feels comforting when it is obviously damaging myself?

Answers: 19 | Last Answer: March 6th, 2018 | 109

How do I stop urges to hurt myself?

Answers: 20 | Last Answer: July 30th, 2018 | 108

I harm myself on purpose. I never do it because I need to cope, I do it because I like the pain and like to have something on my body. I know I should stop, but I don't want to. Why is that?

Answers: 163 | Last Answer: March 31st, 2022 | 108

Why do I miss my scars from previous self harm?

Answers: 13 | Last Answer: December 18th, 2018 | 106

I managed to stop self-harming, but then I relapsed, how can I ever stop for good?

Answers: 35 | Last Answer: January 4th, 2021 | 100

Why do i get the urge to scratch myself/hit myself? I normally do it when my emotions raises.

Answers: 3 | Last Answer: July 16th, 2019 | 95

How can I tell my friends or family that I self-harm?

Answers: 34 | Last Answer: April 19th, 2021 | 92

If I self-harm in a visible place, does that mean I'm secretly doing it for the attention?

Answers: 23 | Last Answer: August 10th, 2021 | 91