Does using acid to burn yourself count as self-harm?
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Updated: Feb 15, 2021
Anonymous
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Oct 15, 2016
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I absolutely would call this self-harm. Self-harm is defined by deliberate harm to oneself- it does not matter whether that means a certain method or not.
Anonymous
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Oct 16, 2016
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Yes, it is another method to harm your body.
AwakenedLove1111
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Oct 16, 2016
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Yes. Anytime you do anything purposefully to hurt yourself is self-harm. I would suggest seeking help to overcome the urges.
NyxCain
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Oct 16, 2016
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Yes. Any way to harm yourself intentionally is self harm. This can also include things like drugs or other dangerous behavior
Anonymous
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Oct 20, 2016
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Of course, it's not the potency of the harm done, but the intention that matters.
Krista1597
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Oct 21, 2016
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Yes it does. First of all unless you were a scientist there really is not a lot of ways to get a hold of acid as toxic as some found in labs could be, there really should be no way a person can get acid. Second if you were to get a hold of acid that can cause harm, it would be intentional because you physically would need to go and get it. I don't think people will keep acid that is not safe in the house. So in my view yes.
pmqjune
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Oct 21, 2016
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Yes. Anything that is causing harm to you that you continue to do on purpose is self harm. So acid burning is self harm.
Christlime66
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Oct 23, 2016
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Yes, however it is highly recommended that you refrain to harm yourself using that method, it can lead to permanent damage.
Anonymous
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Oct 26, 2016
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Anything that injures you physically or even emotionally like putting yourself down I'd consider self-harm.
mywhispersscreamed3201
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Oct 26, 2016
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Yes. Any form of purposeful harm is an action of self-harm. There are many ways of doing this, and those who use this as a form of coping, or escape, should seek immediate help.
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