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Is it a psychological issue when i'm not really depressed anymore, but still wish i could hurt myself?
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Yes: Yes. You should seek advice of a mental health care provider as soon as possible.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Psychological: Wanting to hurt yourself is a sign of psychological difficulty, whether or not you are aware of feelings of depression. It is something you should be discussing in *psychotherapy* with a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Answered 6/27/2014
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