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
insightfulSong46
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Apr 7, 2018
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Of course. Because you want to harm yourself.. you need to talk about problems that you are facing in your life to your doctor or friend instead of harming yourself.
LoneWolf1010
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Apr 7, 2018
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Yes... It is... Self harm means hurting oneself by any physical means... And my friend.. I don't understand you this thought came across your brain.. stay safe..
blissfulMelody50
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Apr 7, 2018
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The use of a substance or object with the intention of causing harm to your body is considered self-harm. So yes, burning yourself with acid does count as self harm.
fantasticMango70
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Apr 22, 2018
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Yes, it does. Any form of action that you purposely do to hurt yourself is classed as self-harm no matter what you use to do so.
WillingToHelpU
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Apr 26, 2018
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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.
BeTheChangeYouWant
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Apr 26, 2018
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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.
Anonymous
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Apr 28, 2018
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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
courageousMelody48
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Apr 29, 2018
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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
Dandroider
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May 1, 2018
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If you did it on purpose, yes. Selfharm isn't only cutting, it's also beating, burning, scratching etc.
SupportiveSockMonkey
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May 2, 2018
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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.
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