Can self harm be considered a coping mechanism?
FlickeringCandle
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Nov 13, 2014
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It is a coping mechanism. However, it is a bad one. Harming yourself helps in the short term, but in the long term it is destructive.
Chiara900
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Nov 13, 2014
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There is always a reason why someone starts self harming - in most cases youc an say it works as a coping mechanism, some people can't deal with, or express stress, anger or other negative feelings and find help in self harm. That's why it's hard for self harmers to stop, there is a reason why they do it and one has to find another way to deal with those feelings.
Anonymous
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Nov 13, 2014
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It can be considered a coping mechanism but personally I feel there are more ways to cope, and it is okay to ask for help if you need help, You are not alone!.
optimisticSnow80
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Nov 14, 2014
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It is often used as a coping mechanism, but by no means is it a healthy or positive one like those that are encouraged by mental health professionals. It is not technically one because it doesn't work or benefit you in the long run.
Anonymous
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Nov 14, 2014
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Yes, self-harm is considered as a coping mechanism, but it is wrong to self harm, there are many other alternatives to cope with stuff without hurting oneself
Sofia
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Nov 15, 2014
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Yes. Slef harm can be a very unhealthy oping mechanism, however, which is why here at 7 cups we can provide self help guides and techniques that will lead you to better coping mechanisms.
listeningandcaring
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Mar 21, 2015
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Yes, it is a coping skill, but it is unhealthy. Explore healthier alternatives such as squeezing ice cubes (to provide pain) or writing out your feelings for a release. There many others, and feel free to talk to me if you want to know more!
neverletlifetakeyourspark
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Apr 16, 2015
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Yes. Self-harm is a coping mechanism, but a really bad one. No one should have to through that. There are alternative ways of coping, though. Find something that works for you and keeps your mind off things.
JosephineAvery14
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Apr 26, 2015
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In a way, yes. In another way, no. Self harm is done as a distraction. People are afraid to feel the emotions they feel about a particular thing so instead of facing them, they distract themselves with self-harm. Its more of a distraction, rather than a way of coping :)
Amanda9715
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Apr 29, 2015
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It can. Often times people who self harm are trying to find a way to deal with things that are happening to them, or attempting to deal with emotions (or even the lack of emotional feeling).
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