Does using acid to burn yourself count as self-harm?

Yes using acid to burn yourself. Does count as self-harm because you are still harming yourself witch is not good

Self harm isnt just cutting. It can be things like picking your skin, burning yourself (with fire or chemicals) even ruining things you love like cutting all your hair off to harm yourself or to punish yourself can be considered self harm. So yes. Using anyform of self hurt / self inflicted pain is self harm

anything used to hurt yourself is considered self-harm. coping mechanisms such as these are valid, but other forms of expression and venting exist and are healthier alternatives. Please seek professional help if you have the urge to hurt yourself.

YES, it does count as self harm! anything that inclines pain is counted as self harm, whether its cutting or burning.

Yes! Yes. This is a very serious issue. If you're burning yourself with acid, please understand that there is no shame in finding the appropriate resources to discuss and work on this with. Life is never easy but, regardless of whether it's from how someone else has treated you, from guilt you have about your actions, from a past trauma, or whatever else it may be, self harm is not the answer. Don't get me wrong - I've self harmed plenty, in my life, and engaged in risky behavior time and time again, so I'm not being judgmental. If you're doing this, it doesn't mean that you're some flawed person or that you're not worthy or any of that, it just means that you've got something to work on. So, while I want to be clear that this IS self harm and that it is not a good way to deal with your problems, whatever they may be, I also want to express that it doesn't make you a lesser person and, lastly, that you've got an opportunity to work on this and should work to consider it as such (an opportunity for change) - whether on your own or with the help of someone else.

Yes it definitely does. Hurt yourself on purpose in any way counts as self harm.

Yes. Anything that can hurt you that you use against yourself in an attempt to “harm yourself” would count as self harm. Absolutely.

Yes, any form of harm that your causing to your self is considered self harm, no matter how severe !

Absolutely. Doing anything with an intention of bringing harm to yourself is counted as self harm. There's even a thing called digital self-harm. It's sending yourself harmful messages, comments, etc. There's so many different forms of self-harm. I won't list them, but acid does count, yes. If you are struggling with self-harm right now, I'd encourage you to reach out for help. That can be talking with a friend you trust, family member, someone on 7 Cups. Sometimes there may be a need for a professional provider. Considering a therapist, social worker, hotline, etc. That can be a good first step.

Using anything to cause physical (or emotional) pain to yourself is self-harm. There are many alternatives to harming yourself, have you tried any of them out? I know it can be hard, and recovery is a long path with a lot of twists & turns, but sometimes it's the little things that help its progress the most. When I had the urge to self-harm, I would instead hold an icecube in my hand for a few seconds. It gave me the relief I needed without causing injury to myself. It's also important to remember that the urge to self-harm is a temporary impulse, and if you can distract yourself long enough, it will end!

I think it is, as long as you are doing something that harm yourself, then it is. I don't think self harm is only doing cuts to yourself, I think its more than that, I think it's not thinking of your well being, not being able to love yourself, doing things that put you in danger. Eating something that you should avoid is self harm, it's just it's something not visible to everyone unlike the cuts in your skin, but it's also something very serious, I guess everyone should be aware that self harm won't always be having cuts on a skin but also making yourself ill.

Yes. The term self-harm doesn't just apply to cutting. Self-harm comes in many forms and all have to be taken equally as seriously. Self-harm is about doing something to intentionally cause pain or harm to yourself, no matter how it arrises. All forms of self-harm are real and need to be treated with openmindedness. If you're struggling with self-harm there are many steps you can take in order to start the process of getting clean. Remember that you are loved and there are people who want you to feel safe and happy. You are capable of overcoming self-harm, no matter how impossible it seems.

Yes. Burning yourself on purpose with anything, fire, acid, friction i.e. is considered self harm. Anything you do to purposely hurt your self, is considered as self harm. There are really great risks involved when handling acid and you can make more harm to yourself than you wanted to if by accident rubbing your eyes or ingesting it. Depending on the acid it may be so dangerous that you cause permanent damages to your body or even death. Never handle acid without proper knowledge and safety precautions for yours or others safety. Remember there are always other alternatives to self harm and you do not have to suffer alone.

Using acid to burn yourself does count as self harm. Anything used to purposely damage your body or cause pain is considered self harm. It's okay in some ways to try to stop self harm, but still do it ever so often, but it is not okay to keep harming yourself without stopping. Burning yourself is definitely self-harm, and will become an addiction. Are you simply curious? Are you asking to see if you're harming yourself? If so, there are many hotlines to choose for advice, as I am not allowed to share advice, and my job is merely to listen.

Pyschology Today describes self harm as ‘the act of deliberately inflicting pain and damage to your own body...can include cutting, burning, scratching, and other forms of injury. The other forms of self-harm include consuming toxic amounts of alcohol or drugs, or participating in unsafe sex. While self-injury can look like attempted suicide, and some who self-harm go on to actually attempt suicide, many people who intentionally hurt themselves are simply taking extreme measures to distract themselves from their problems and release themselves from unbearable mental anguish.’ If you’re hurting yourself, I’d say that does sound like the definition of self harm. Talking to a professional or a trusted adult might help, we all want you to be safe! Feel free to message us here at 7 cups if you ever need to talk about it.

Yes, it counts as self-harm when you use acid to burn yourself. What is counted as self harm depends solely on why you are doing it, not necessarily on what you are doing. Everything you do with the intention of hurting yourself counts as self harm. Even if it's something that is not usually seen as self-harm. Self-harm doesn't even have to be physical, emotional self harm is also a thing. I recommend you seek support with this and maybe try and look into alternative, less harmful, coping strategies. There are a lot of other options out there!

Yes. Self-harm is anything that you do to hurt yourself, including cutting, burning, pulling your hair, biting, restricting, purging or bingeing. Many people associate only cutting with self-harm but the truth is there are many different forms of self-harming. However you are self-harming or whatever struggles you are going through, know that your emotions are valid and know that you deserve help. Don't invalidate your feelings just because you think that somebody else is struggling more than you. Everyone is equal and everybody's struggles are different. Please, please, please consider speaking to someone about your self-harming struggles so that you may find the strength and the gateway to recover.

I believe it does. Especially if you are purposely doing it to hurt yourself. People view self-harm as a cutting or burning with fire only. There are many ways of self-harm, such as cutting, burning by any means, starving yourself, and so on. There is a lot of help out there. Seek help from a counselor, therapist, psychiatrist, physician, parent, friend. You can even call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. They can be there for you to talk. There is always someone to talk to and confide in, we're here for you. I hope you feel better and not burn again.

Self harm, also called self injury in other terms, is defined as ”the intentional, direct injuring of body tissue, usually done without suicidal intentions in mind.” Everything you do to yourself and your body, just so you could feel temporary or permanent pain in your body counts as self harm. So to answer to your question, yes, burning yourself deliberately with acid is counted as self harm. Please seek help if you can. It is possible to stop the behaviour. Self harm might help you for a small time, but in the long run you might change to more dangerous ways to harm yourself.

Of course. You’re still technically hurting yourself; no matter how you do it, if you hurt yourself intentionally, it’s self harm. Please make sure you do not do this. It’s dangerous, and you could really harm yourself. Acid is a dangerous substance, so please do not use it-especially not to burn yourself! It counts as self harm, and please call somebody if you feel this way. Please, please don’t try and hurt yourself; especially not with something as dangerous as acid! It is self harm, and it’s not good. Please don’t do this to yourself. I’m sure you’d not only hurt yourself physically but also mentally.

Doing anything that can or will cause harm to your body, is considered self harm. It may not always be permanent, but it is still considered hurting yourself. If you feel like harming yourself, i would advise you to speak to someone you trust. This does not always mean family, or friends. It can be someone who you don’t even know. You are important, and your body needs to be taken care of. If you feel like you deserve the harm, i’d like to advise you to talk to a professional. Things like this, can get better. I’m walking proof of that. Please be kind to yourself.

Using acid to burn yourself definitely counts as self-harm if you do it on purpose. Anything you do to hurt your physical body, any kind of pain or injury you cause it on purpose counts as self-harm. There are some kind of injuries that are more "general" among people who harm themselves, but you definitely do not have to do one of those things to feel you are a person with a "legitimate" self-harm problem. I would like to encourage you to explore and find other more healthy outlets for whatever you are experiencing and trying to cope with by self-harm. But it can be a lengthy and difficult process. Don't let that stand in your way though. Just don't give up if you don't find a more healthy and safe solution immediately.

Yes. Any action done by yourself with the aim of putting yourself in physical harm is self-harm. Whether it be the use of flame, knife, or your own finger, it doesn't change the definition of self-harm. I used to pick my skin and I thought that since I wasn't using a tool, it did not count as self-harm. However, after ending up with countless scares along my legs and arms, I changed my perspective. The use of acid is a particularly violent method with which to harm yourself with. Again, no matter the way, if you are causing yourself physical harm, it falls under "self-harm."

Anything that is causing harm to your body is considered self-harm. That would be very damaging to your skin and would have painful impacts. If anyone is considering using acid to burn themselves, please consider seeking professional help or talking to someone you trust. I have dealt with self harm in the past. It is very controlling and if someone became addicted to the pain that came from using acid, it could lead to permanent, awful impacts. It is another method to harm yourself, which is applicable to cutting, burning, etc. Other things such as scratching and biting does count as self harm too.

Using acid to burn yourself definitely counts as self harm. There are so many different types of self harm beyond the stereotypical cutting. It's about the intention more than anything else. The method you mention is very dangerous so if you're burning yourself with acid (or self harming in any other way) please please please reach out! There are people who want to help you get better. And you CAN get better. It sounds super cliche but recovery is possible! Remember that things may feel tough but you are tougher. Stay strong, reach out and stay safe! No storm lasts forever

Yes it does, it hurts extensively and is quite unhealthy regardless. Find other ways to cope such as using ice cubes where you want to inflict the wound or use a rubber band whenever you feel the need to harm yourself. I also believe acid, of all ways to harm yourself, can do a lot more damage than anything else! Anything in general that is purposefully used to harm should be considered self harm - from scars to whatever can be sharp or even emotionally damaging. Again, if acid is being used for self harm please consider otherwise immediately! For the better!

yes, it definitely does. self-harm is basically an act that involves hurting yourself in any capacity, in any way. it doesn't have to be cutting, although that tends to be one of the most common kinds of self-harm. burning yourself with acid definitely counts, and i urge you to seek help and take care of yourself. you are valid and deserve support

Any form of act which causes injury to yourself deliberately is classified as a form of self harm. The key word being deliberate as accidents happen but whenever there is intention to cause injury then this is self harm. This is regardless of it being acid or cutting yourself. Other forms of self harm can include extreme piercing and extreme tattoos. You should look at why you are using acid to burn yourself, what do you get from doing that and what is lacking in your life which is driving you to do this. You should also seek medical help if you are self harming as this could be dangerous.

Yes. Any form of pain someone purposely inflicts on themselves is self harm. Since you use acid to burn and therefore harm yourself, yes it is an act of self harm. I know this doesn’t go along with your question but please don’t hurt yourself. I know it’s difficult and can easily become an addiction. You are worthy of love and respect as everyone else does and no matter what your brain might tell you, you don’t deserve to have pain inflicted on yourself. There are many people who struggle like you are right now, people who have been where you are right now. You are not alone and you are worth it.

I’d like to say first off that I’m so genuinely sorry that you’re feeling the need to self-harm. What is considered self-harm—particularly physical self-harm has a wide variety of methods that can be unique to each individual. Examples of physical self-harm includes anything that can or will cause anywhere from mild to moderate harm to your body. Methods of physical self-harm includes activities such as pulling out your own hair, cutting, scratching until you bleed, etc. This would also include using acid to burn yourself. I recommend speaking with one of our trained 7 Cups Listeners to speak about why you’re feeling these tendencies to self-harm. Believe it or not, just talking about your feelings, problems, anything, can be surprisingly helpful. Please don’t forget, we’re always here for you!