Self-Harm Q&A

FAQs

Does self harming behaviour run in families ?

Answers: 16 | Last Answer: July 24th, 2018 | 14

Does having scars on show make it uncomfortable for people who do not self harm?

Answers: 25 | Last Answer: July 20th, 2021 | 13

how do I explain self harm scars to my significant other and or children?

Answers: 15 | Last Answer: February 22nd, 2022 | 13

Why do I get urges after bein clean for a really long time?

Answers: 10 | Last Answer: September 24th, 2018 | 12

Why do people stare at my scars yet don't ask how I got them?

Answers: 22 | Last Answer: August 12th, 2019 | 12

How do I get help without seeming like I'm desperate for someone to notice my situation?

Answers: 13 | Last Answer: August 6th, 2018 | 11

As an ex-self harmer, how can be supportive to someone that self harms without allowing it to trigger me?

Answers: 10 | Last Answer: January 19th, 2016 | 11

Can you stop self harm without addressing the underlying issues ?

Answers: 24 | Last Answer: August 3rd, 2021 | 10

What are some ideas for dealing with triggers that lead to self harm,such as stress which cannot seem to be avoided, in one's daily life?

Answers: 15 | Last Answer: December 30th, 2019 | 10

My self harm scars hurt when I’m angry, upset, stressed or would have self harmed, why?

Answers: 3 | Last Answer: December 14th, 2020 | 10