Question 1

what is self-harm and how do doctors identify it?

Accepted Answer

Self-harm: Habitual self-harm can be one of features of borderline personality disorder where there is identity diffusion &amp; the act is resorted to in attempt to enlist feeling of temporary relief of discomfort that results from painful traumatic memories. Consult a therapist who specializes with dialectical behavior therapy.  Also, treating underlying mood disorder helps.

Question 2

what is considered ways of self-harm? does restrictive eating count?

Accepted Answer

Seek family therapy: You have several good questions. A family therapist may help you find the answers to questions you are asking. Talk to your family about seeing a therapist.

Question 3

how to tell my teacher i self harm?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: I'm hopeful that the reason you want to is to find support and help. Whomever you choose, I'd try to include these ideas: I trust and value you. I have a problem that I want to deal with and I'd like help with. I hope this will not be too frightening or be a burden. 
I'd like YOU to know that I admire you for asking. I hope you do well and feel that you can. Best wishes as you do!

Question 4

how come i am addicted to self harm?

Accepted Answer

Self-harm: Habitual self-harm can be one of features of borderline personality disorder where there is identity diffusion & the act is resorted to in attempt to enlist feeling of temporary relief of discomfort that results from painful traumatic memories. Consult a therapist who specializes with dialectical behavior therapy.

Question 5

is self-harm considered a mental illness?

Accepted Answer

It is a symptom of : Emotional problems. It is an unhealthy way of coping with things like feeling empty, anger, self- punishment ect. If you or someone you know used self -harm please encourage them to looking into dialectical behavior therapy. Help is available.

Question 6

how to stop a self harm cut from bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Self harm cut: It depends on where you have cut, and how deeply.  Superficial cuts will usually stop bleeding if you put pressure on them. If you've cut a blood vessel though, you might need surgical repair.  For any self-injury you also need to be careful of infection.  Psychologists can help you learn healthier ways to deal with pain than self-harm.

Question 7

i have aspergers and self harm, what to do?

Accepted Answer

There are two: Things that you need support for, aspergers as well as  self-harm.  Please see your doc for a referral to a mental health professional who specializes in aspergers.  He/she will work w/you to help you manage feelings and behaviors.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

should i go to the doctors about self harm?

Accepted Answer

Good place to start: Many find it almost impossible to understand why young people harm themselves, and how it could possibly help 
them to feel better. By deliberately hurting their bodies, young people often say they can change their state of mind 
so that they can cope better with ‘other’ pain they are feeling. They may be using physical pain as a way of distracting 
themselves from emotional pain.

Question 9

why do i self harm when i have no reason to?

Accepted Answer

Depression?: You need to see a psychiatrist to make sure you are not depressed. Talking with your doctor may also help you find an answer. Do not wait.

Question 10

can people self harm when they are stressed?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can: But not everyone does.  People who have not learned healthier or more direct methods of dealing with painful emotion can self harm whenever they feel something they don't want to feel.  Psychotherapy -- especially dialectical behavioral therapy -- can offer helpful tools to deal with painful states. http://tinyurl.com/qccr6no.

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