Does using acid to burn yourself count as self-harm?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Feb 15, 2021
LeahNic6
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Oct 1, 2016
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If you are hurting yourself intentionally to help something that is going on inside, it's self harm. Whether it's acid, chemicals, or fire that you are burning yourself with. You can harm yourself using knives or scissors, or even by scratching yourself.
kindSmiles16
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Oct 2, 2016
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I guess it's very personal as to what you consider to be self harm, however I'd say that doing anything that ends up causing yourself pain or damage would count. I know hurting yourself isn't something you can just stop so if you'd like to talk about it just message me, take care please.
Anonymous
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Oct 5, 2016
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Yes, it does! Every attempt that leads you to hurt your own self counts as self harm. So be careful with your behavior!
ThePosea
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Oct 6, 2016
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I think any kind of intention harm to ones self counts as self harm, so it's probably as bad as self harming since the effect is similar, and probably the reasons behind it also are.
Sunshineinapocket
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Oct 9, 2016
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Yes , it does ! Please , do value your life . You still have your family and friends . If they are not as supportive , you can definetely come talk to us . We , listeners are always here to help you . Or , you should seek help from a therapist . Theres a quote , "live for the moments you cant put into words" . Things will get better , okay ?
Chloe2626
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Oct 14, 2016
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Yes. Any form of pain or injury induced on ourselves is self harm. Acid burning is a very serious and dangerous form of self harm
coffeekitten14
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Oct 14, 2016
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Yes, any act of purposely hurting yourself is considered self harming.
Anonymous
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Oct 15, 2016
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Yes, it is, anything that you do to purposefully cause harm to yourself is categorized as self-harm.
majesticturtle33
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Oct 15, 2016
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Yes, if you hurt yourself on purpose in anyway, that is a form of self harm. If you're struggling with self-harm, please reach out for help.
Overlandprism76
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Oct 15, 2016
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Anything that does bodily harm to you is considered self-harm, regardless of what it is. The reason it's self-harm is because you are inflicted the harm to yourself.
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