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

Anything that is self inflicted that gives you pain is considered under the umbrella term of self-harm. Depending on why you have been doing this behavior can help find the root of the problem, and talking to somebody about that can help the urge to burn yourself with acid decrease.

Yes. Self destruction in any form counts as self harm, from direct physical immediate damage to less direct means like substance abuse or high-risk damaging behaviors. If you are struggling with any battle against a desire to harm yourself, you should seek out a professional for direct help. You're worth it, I promise.

Causing harm to yourself intentionally no matter what you use is self-harm yes. If you want someone to talk to about this more I'm happy to help

Yes, it does. Seek medical help immediately if you burn yourself and contact your local mental health team to seek help for self-harming behaviours

If you did it on purpose, yes. Selfharm isn't only cutting, it's also beating, burning, scratching etc.

Yes, anything self inflicted pain, harm or act that puts you in danger is classed as self harm. This also covers not eating or drinking, cutting or biting is self harm.

Ofcourse any kind of injury and harm done to you by yourself count as self harm. You shoukd avoid it

Yes. Its self harm. Cutting, burning, etc are all forms of self harm.

yes. any act of doing something to yourself to take away emotional pain or to hurt yourself is considered self harm

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.

It does count. Whatever activity done by you to hurt yourself counts as selfharm. This can include: cutting, burning, scratching, etc.

yes using acid to burn yourself is self harm,because it will leave permanant scars,and people will ask questions.

Any form of pain afflicted to yourself, caused by yourself, is a form of self-harm. It doesn't matter what object/substance you use.

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.

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. 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."