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Self harm is something I have personally dealt with and the scary part about it is that you can die from this activity. Not only is it dangerous regarding your life it is also addictive, people can end having a compulsion towards self harm if its practiced on a regular basis and becomes a ritual. It is often used as a coping mechanism however, if this is your way of coping, you are risking your life and YOU ARE LOVED.
Yes, if you get your cuts infected or cut too deep. Seek medical attention of you feel something is wrong.
Anonymous
November 14th, 2014 11:22pm
Yes, if you cut a major vein, it is possible to start bleeding no stop, this might lead to too much of blood lose and death
There have been very few deaths due to self harm compared to how many people actually self harm. Deaths that do occur from self harm more than likely are a result of having suicidal thoughts. The main risk with self harm is that if you cut yourself too deep, or nick a blood vessel,in which case you can bleed to death if the bleeding isn`t controlled, but the likelihood of this happening is low. Other methods of self harm, such as bruising, burning, and scratching can`t really result in any major harm, but this does not make them anymore serious. If you are self-harming, it`s important to understand that you can get help and find different ways of coping, you can always speak to a listener like myself, have a look at the self-help guides or join a group chat. We are here for you
Anonymous
November 9th, 2015 9:24pm
You can definitely die from self harm, it is a very dangerous thing to do. I feel so sorry for anybody who is so empty that they have to harm themselves to feel normal, stay strong
Self harm is the harm of oneself without committing suicide. It normally includes cutting oneself on the arms, thighs, or wrists.
Anonymous
October 29th, 2015 7:32pm
There's always a risk, if an artery is damaged and/or end up losing too much blood, it can cause complications and result in death, There are also some infections that can cause health issues.
Anonymous
November 5th, 2020 5:11pm
this runs contrary to the goal of self-harm, i.e pain in the moment. Let's imagine how much it takes to die from bleeding out. Common sense tells us that at least a few litres of blood is required to even get close to death. And given how wounds cauterize within a few minutes, this becomes an increasingly hard way to kill yourself. I guess if the dramatic effect is that important, it's a free country so we're allowed to do that in my opinion. I'd love to hear any feedback on this topic as I'm fond of knowledge to a fault.
Yes do to self harm starting as some small cuts or even smaller then it will slowly get worse then you know diesng
Anonymous
August 3rd, 2020 12:52pm
In short, yes. In long, self-harm is treatable and you can get through this. Not many people die of self harm, although those that do may not have intended this to happen. If, however you are self-harming with the intention of dying, you should really reach out for some support via one of the crisis lines recommended by 7 Cups. A range of techniques can be used to deal with self harm, including distraction, finding other ways of emotional release, self-care or relaxation. You will be able to find lots of relaxation resources on YouTube to help, but I also really recommend the Calm Harm app to help with this.
you can die from self harm, its starts as a little it one a week or just that one time but it grows harders and it gets worst
Anonymous
October 6th, 2015 1:09am
Yes you can die if you aren't careful - you could damage important organs, arteries or other parts of your body. It destroys your emotional and psychological state, which puts you at risk of permanently damaging yourself.
Anonymous
April 11th, 2015 4:48pm
Yes, whether accidental or not. It's quite common, when experiencing increased emotions, to not realise how much harm you are doing, and go over.
Anonymous
October 31st, 2016 3:44pm
Yes, if you hurt yourself severely enough then you can die from it - possibly from the blood loss if you cut yourself in particular places, or if you cut deeply enough. You could also get an infection if you have a would, which could turn septic and you could die. I used to hurt myself and ended up in hospital because I did it so much and it got to be so severe - so, yes, you can die from self harm.
Yes, you can die from self harm. You might not have any intentions of killing yourself but you might do something that might cause complications and lead to death
Anonymous
May 22nd, 2017 11:53pm
It's possible if a wound gets infected and isn't treated properly and promptly. This is why you should try and be safe by sterilizing your blades with hot water before and after use, using alcohol wipes to clean out your wounds and seeking medical help if you suspect you have an infection. Stay safe.
Yes, I have tried 7+ times and if you cut correctly or too deep in a certain spot, it will cause you to bleed out.
Yes. If you accidentally cut to deep along an artery or vein, it may end your life quickly. This is why its advised not to do so as it may end in an accidental suicide.
Anonymous
August 6th, 2018 10:20pm
If it was bad enough and you lost too much blood you definitely could. If you want help with self-harm, we have many listeners who specialize in it and you can look at our self-help guides on 7cups.
You can die from self-harm if it becomes too extreme. The best way is to never do it, as it is very damaging to your body. There are other ways of coping with it.
yes you can if you bleed out from cutting or by doing something else which there are many other ways but yes you can
Anonymous
July 26th, 2016 1:10am
Yes-you can die from self-harm. If you accidentally cut yourself too deep you can cut into a vein and die. We need to keep you alive, if you need a listener; speak to a listener. We are always here for you 24/7 if need be.
Anonymous
May 17th, 2015 1:10am
Self harm is one of the symptoms to depression. These actions lead to the thought of death and suicide, so in a way, yes it can lead to death.
Self harm is when you harm yourself, without the intention to die, what you are talking about is self injury.
You can, if you cut a vein in your body, you could die from losing too much blood, if not helped on time, you can die from cutting or too much blood loss
Yes, you can. Harming yourself is very dangerous and unfortunately it doesn't solve your problems. Maybe you feel better for a minute and forget about the sentimental pain while focusing on the physical one, but your problems will still be there.
yes you can it is very bad for you as you lose more and more blood each time and those cuts can lead to infections because of bacteria l advise you not to do it
Yes you can because you might accidentally become too involved and cut too deep sometimes not having intentions of killing yourself
Anonymous
August 3rd, 2015 1:50pm
There are ways that self-harm can become fatal. You likely won't die from minor self-harm, but if you cut too deep, for example, it can get risky.
In my opinion, the answer to this question is "No" in general. Self-injury (cutting or burning) is a coping mechanism, not a suicide attempt.
Sometimes injuries can be life-threatening in a medical sense. If that is the case then going to the A&E/ER of the closest hospital is a good idea - there will be health professionals there who can deal with the medical issues without making any judgements.
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