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Is it silly for an older woman to want to self harm?
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Self-harm: Repeated self injurious behavior at any age is a destructive pattern & needs immediate attention by engaging in therapy with an experienced tharapist to work on exploring motives & resolve issues.
Answered 1/29/2015
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