Who does it?

All kinds of people self-harm, but it’s most common among girls age 15-19 and men aged 20-24. It’s not known exactly how many people self-harm, as it’s often hidden.

Why do they do it?

The reasons people self-harm are often misunderstood. It isn't usually just attention seeking (after all, self-harming hurts).

For some people hurting themselves is a way of coping with emotions or anxiety. Sometimes a physical pain provides a relief to the feelings in their head.

Self-harmers usually want to stop, but don’t know how else to cope. They may not know how to express emotions, or perhaps they believe that they’re bad and deserve to be punished.

What should I do if I self-harm?

You don’t have to keep it secret or let it rule your life. Talk to someone today. Start with your GP or one of the organisations below.

In the meantime, try doing something else when you get the urge to harm. Squeezing an ice-cube works for many people.

What if one of my friends self-harms?

The most important thing is to be accepting and not judgemental. Offer to listen if they want to talk. Gently try to persuade them to get professional help and not to keep it secret.

But remember, it's not your fault if they harm, and you mustn't feel guilty if they carry on.

Taken From BBC Teen Site, I Have Never Dont Self Harm But I Dont Recommend It

Hope It Helps

It does help

But lads about 15 can do it too.

Right ill tell someone what i know to tell his GP.

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thats a good guide
it will help olot of people

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good guide i dont self harm but just saying:)

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great guide i used to but not any more

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thanks thats gonna help alot of peps

Thanks For trying to get me to stop but i feel i have to keep self-harming

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Good guide, for if i ever do self harm.

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Seeing as some people didn't get it the first time round. *Coughmario.cough*

MCR rule think about why your doing it are you trying to imprss anyone or is it for attention think about it one day you could do it then you could be dead

so think about it, ok?

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its a good guide, but im gonna find it hard stoppin

agreed at the moment its my life.

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