Why is self harm wrong as a coping technique?
Anonymous
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May 14, 2015
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Self harm can cause more damage and be potentially fatal. A better coping technique would be to talk about your problems. Hearing kind words is a better coping technique than hurting yourself.
KatieTheKrusher
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May 16, 2015
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Self harm in an unhealthy coping technique. As a previous self harmer, I understand that sometimes it seems like the best way to deal with your emotions, but there are other ways out there! Try to think of positive ways to cope, such as singing, writing, playing sports, or other activities!
dreamFriend29
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Jul 27, 2015
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First of all it is not 'wrong' as such it is dangerous. From my own experience I know that even though you may think you are self harming 'safely'. Things may go terribly wrong. Secondly, there are social norms and in some societies self-harm is not a norm.
Anonymous
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Sep 28, 2015
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Self harm is just adding another difficult thing to all the other problems in your life. Finding a coping method that you won't have to find a coping method for is what you should try and find.
lovelyCat37
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Apr 9, 2015
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I used to self harm. It hurt everyone around me and myself. There are so many better options that don't scar or hurt!
Anonymous
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May 7, 2015
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Self harm is a negative coping technique because it doesn't do anything to help the situation. The short term relief it offers isn't worth the long term negative effects and it only adds to your pain instead of decreasing it.
ListenJessica645
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Jul 13, 2015
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It is dangerous and escalates into more unhealthy coping techniques, such as suicidal thoughts. Also, learning better coping techniques will keep you safe in the future.
Anonymous
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Jul 21, 2015
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Self-harm is hurting you, when you don't need to hurt. It becomes addicting and can hurt you beyond repair.
Anonymous
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Aug 3, 2015
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Self harm is wrong as a coping technique because it does absolutely nothing to help. As someone who has dealt with major self esteem issues, depression, and anger problems, it just sets things back. We are supposed to love not harm. Hurting yourself only sets back progress.
Anonymous
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Aug 18, 2015
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Because while one believes it alleviates stress, in reality, it does not solve anything and simply harms your body.
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