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Help please! is cutting bad if i like doing it, and it helps me feel better?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not healthy.: Self harm is not a healthy way to deal w problems. If you engage in repeated self harm, you need mental health assistance. A comprehensive psychological evaluation is necessary. You may need medications to treat possible mental health conditions. If your self-harm is associated w substance abuse – detoxification, 12 step programs or rehabilitation may be indicated. Dialectic behavioral therapy is.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Enjoying self harm?: I wouldn't put a "bad" or "good" value judgment on this, but the question is whether it serves your best health interests or not? Many people who have experienced abuse use self-cutting to deal with inner pain. They also often end up with scars on their arms or elsewhere, and ask us how they can get rid of those. Help for the pain beneath all is available. Please ask your doctor for referrals.

Answered 8/27/2013

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