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When I'm angry, why do I always feel the need to hurt myself?

Profile: AnnaWalker
AnnaWalker on Dec 23, 2015
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It may be because you have alot of pent up emotions, and since you're angry, you may feel destructive, and want to hurt yourself. This isn't healthy. Try talking about your feelings when you're angry; explain your side. It's never okay to harm yourself
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Anonymous on Dec 23, 2015
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Maybe it's because you don't want to get angry with the people you like. Hurting yourself may seem as a good solution to control anger, but it isn't
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Anonymous on Dec 23, 2015
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Maybe your feelings might be bottling up then you finally feel the urge to release these feelings by hurting yourself. It might be a good idea to go counselling to help with your feelings of anger.
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iouty on Dec 23, 2015
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This is a coping mechanism to stress. It is easy to take the pain out on yourself because you are at your peak stress level. Although there are many more healthy alternatives that are less damaging psychologically.
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Anonymous on Dec 24, 2015
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Its because you feel angry at your mind telling you to hurt yourself, but remember mind over matter.
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Anonymous on Dec 25, 2015
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When i feel angry and have no one to blame for it myself is the next best thing. i blame myself and take it out on myself, and by hurting myself it relieves the stress, and lets it all out. i think this may be similar for you.
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Anonymous on Dec 25, 2015
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This is probably because you are very frustrated but have no way to release it. You could try having a pillow to punch or stress balls, keep them near you. When you're angry, you can punch the pillow or use the stress balls
Profile: gentleCandy44
gentleCandy44 on Dec 25, 2015
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Because you want to get rid of your anger so you , take it out on yourself because you believe you are the one who deserves it but that isn't always the case talk to someone about your anger
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musicalTruth13 on Dec 26, 2015
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In my experience the reason I have done such things myself is the fact that we often resort to things that are not scary for us, we often avoid things that are unfamiliar to what we know. Taking a chance and doing something different can be awfully scary.
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WendyBird15 on Dec 26, 2015
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I feel that I need to punish myself for something I have. Done wrong or for just being me. I feel like I am a bad person
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