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How does practicing abstinence from harmful behaviors help your emotional health?
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No harm: Eventually gives you sense of control & mastery over your fate, self worth, self confidence, and self discipline. One day you will look back at it & complement yourself for a decision you would feel proud of making.
Answered 5/31/2015
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When we take good: care of our bodies it enhances our self- esteem. Refraining from engaging in self -harm also helps to develop self -discipline and confidence that these urges don't have control over us.
Answered 6/11/2015
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