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
Anonymous
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Jan 13, 2018
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yes. any time somebody does something to hurt themselves on purpose is self-harm. if you are hurting yourself, there are things you can do, like reaching out to a friend or family member, talking to a therapist or doctor, and using resources like 7 cups
MissEmma1994
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Jan 18, 2018
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By definition, self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way to deal with certain feelings. It does not matter in which way you harm yourself for it to be considered self-harm.
MollyCule
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Jan 24, 2018
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Absolutely. Self harm is anything that causes physical harm to yourself. Cutting, bruising, burning, etc. Best of luck.
Anonymous
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Jan 26, 2018
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Using acid to burn yourself, or doing anything else intentionally to cause pain for yourself counts as self harm. I'd really like to encourage you to stop doing this, and use one of the many resources that 7cups has to offer. There are guides, all of us listeners, and you can reach out for the help of a professional therapist through this site as well. I hope you can find the help you need!
Anonymous
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Jan 27, 2018
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Absolutely. Anything that harms you or endangers you well being, not matter how "healthy" it is, is horrible.
Anonymous
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Jan 31, 2018
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Anything that you do that leaves marks on yourself or cuases bodily harm is considered self harm becuase you are harming youself
fantasticJoy86
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Feb 7, 2018
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yes. i think it does because it’s still hurting yourself and it’s burns so yes it’s considered self-harm
Anonymous
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Feb 7, 2018
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Any action done to purposely hurt yourself is self harm. I'm sorry that you feel the need to hurt yourself.
Anonymous
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Feb 8, 2018
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Yes hurting yourself in anyway counts as self harm if it was intentional this is a serious issue and if you do harm yourself you should check in with a therapist here at seven cup.
Ayame360
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Feb 8, 2018
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Yes that does count as self harm and its very dangerous. Please seek help from professionals there is always another way.
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