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How come i am addicted to self harm?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 6/14/2013

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