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My 15 year old daughter is self harming.

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Needs a therapist: Kids who self harm do so to "feel" something because they feel numb. The trigger for this condition must be found to recover. It can be as minor as teen social jitters or as major as physical or sexual abuse.

Answered 2/24/2018

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