Self-Harm
It can happen to anyone.
Causes
- A way to cope with emotional pain
- low self esteem
- Went through a traumatic event
- Was a victim of some type of abuse
Personality Traits of People who Self Harm
- aim for perfection
- dislike of one's body
- can't cope with emotions
- can't release/express emotions
- mood swings
How Can You Help?
- Be accepting
- Recognize they are in pain
- If they are about to harm themselves, stay with them until the feeling passes
- Encourage them to talk to someone
- Find someone YOU can talk to about how you feel
Ways to Relieve Stress, Besides Harming Yourself
- Put it off until you have talked to someone for about 15 minutes
- Write in a journal about how you are feeling
- Draw all over the area you cut with marker
- Exercise
- Yell or sing loudly
- Try Yoga or Meditation
- Cry
- Talk to someone
Self Harm Hotline
CALL: 1-800-273-TALK
Suicide Prevention Hotline
1 (800) 273-8255
Eating Disorder Hotline
1-800-931-2237