Views on self harm?????????!

i used to [20 days cutfree :)] because i was stressed and i found that cuttign helped with my stressHealth Question & Answer

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i don't think that all that self harmers are depressed. Some are but for alot of people i think it's a coping mechanism. A way to get rid of frustration and regain some control. It helps to calm people down when they're agitated or angry and helps people who don't feel real or anything to feel something. I think that most people that do it are ashamed and feel embarrassed about it. I think others do it as a cry for help, they don't know how to express in words how they feel, and people can just deny your feelings. You can't deny scars, it shows people are in pain without words.Health Question & Answer

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I think its very sad when someone is that emotionally turbulent that they hurt themselves. Yes some people do do it for attention or to look cool or for status but their are some poor souls whom are so worried, tense, frustrated, stressed, unhappy, disappointed, desperate that they just want to cause themselves pain. This is normally because they feel they someone / thing has done them wrong or disappointed them so much they feel the need to damage them selves in punishment and or stress relief. If a young person ever finds themselves self harming I do not believe they should tell any one other than a trusted best friend because a hug, some sensible and a bit of encouragement makes every one happier. Hope my opinion is worth something lol xx :DHealth Question & Answer

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There are many different reasons- way too many for me to get into, but if you want I'll tell you why I do (hopefully I can make that past tense soon lol).

I use it if I'm stressed out, mad at someone, or just sad. I also use it (this is going to sound horribly weird) to punish myself if I do something wrong. The physical pain has a weird way of cancelling out the emotional pain.

For me, its definitely NOT a cry for attention. I cut on my upper leg and always wear long pants and no one suspects anything.Health Question & Answer

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when i was in a bad spot a little while ago i once got a serrated knife and cut my arm and face quite badly" it didn't really scare " but it wasn't worth it and also i was drunk and on meds e.t.c it wasn't for attention as i was on my own it was more desperation and a need to feel something but my view is that it is very very stupid especially if your soba not on drugs e.t.c but then usually its more out of attention or sireouse mentel illness more so than depression usually "difficult questionHealth Question & Answer

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Its a cry for attention but why don't they just cry. It doesn't leave scars, it relieves stress and it's a natural part of the emotional cycle.

Cutting,scratching and burning are all wrong. They might alleviate stress for a short time but in the long run create more problems.Health Question & Answer

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too many different reasons and conditions to discuss without typing a novel. As mentioned usually teenagers use suicide (attempted) as a cry for help-rarely do teenagers follow through and mortally harm themselves.Health Question & Answer

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I selfharm, its not a cry out for attention at all. yes im a emo. i do it for a lot of personal reasons not because i want attention, anyone who trys to give it to me. i tell them to shut the hell up. Health Question & Answer

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If their crying for attention it'll normally be on areas where you can see it. if its the real deal it'll be on the same spot in a hidden place.

i used to do it and regretted it. thankfully they didnt leave marks.Health Question & Answer

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First of all, it's not just teenagers. People in every age group self-harm. My grandmother is 81 and she still self harms.

It's usually a sign of a deeper problem, yes.Health Question & Answer

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yes they could be finding life to hard to live, they could be getting bullied, or they might find it comforting. Who knows many different views and opinions.Health Question & Answer

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i used to do it, the pain helped me cope with personal issues and i always kept the scars hidden as i was terrified of anyone seeingHealth Question & Answer

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Troubled yes, its normally a cry for attention.....Health Question & Answer

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see www.harmless.org.uk for answersHealth Question & Answer

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i like it when adults do itHealth Question & Answer

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If it's lame little emo's doing it to get attention, and doing it because it's the things to do; then I have the lowest opinion of them.
Older people that do it, need to get a grip. Hurting yourself isn't going to "make the pain go away". It's just illogical Health Question & Answer

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