Why is self harm wrong as a coping technique?
Anonymous
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May 14, 2015
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Self harm can cause more damage and be potentially fatal. A better coping technique would be to talk about your problems. Hearing kind words is a better coping technique than hurting yourself.
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KatieTheKrusher
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May 16, 2015
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Self harm in an unhealthy coping technique. As a previous self harmer, I understand that sometimes it seems like the best way to deal with your emotions, but there are other ways out there! Try to think of positive ways to cope, such as singing, writing, playing sports, or other activities!
dreamFriend29
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Jul 27, 2015
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First of all it is not 'wrong' as such it is dangerous. From my own experience I know that even though you may think you are self harming 'safely'. Things may go terribly wrong. Secondly, there are social norms and in some societies self-harm is not a norm.
Anonymous
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Sep 28, 2015
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Self harm is just adding another difficult thing to all the other problems in your life. Finding a coping method that you won't have to find a coping method for is what you should try and find.
lovelyCat37
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Apr 9, 2015
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I used to self harm. It hurt everyone around me and myself. There are so many better options that don't scar or hurt!
Anonymous
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May 7, 2015
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Self harm is a negative coping technique because it doesn't do anything to help the situation. The short term relief it offers isn't worth the long term negative effects and it only adds to your pain instead of decreasing it.
ListenJessica645
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Jul 13, 2015
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It is dangerous and escalates into more unhealthy coping techniques, such as suicidal thoughts. Also, learning better coping techniques will keep you safe in the future.
Anonymous
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Jul 21, 2015
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Self-harm is hurting you, when you don't need to hurt. It becomes addicting and can hurt you beyond repair.
Anonymous
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Aug 3, 2015
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Self harm is wrong as a coping technique because it does absolutely nothing to help. As someone who has dealt with major self esteem issues, depression, and anger problems, it just sets things back. We are supposed to love not harm. Hurting yourself only sets back progress.
Anonymous
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Aug 18, 2015
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Because while one believes it alleviates stress, in reality, it does not solve anything and simply harms your body.
Anonymous
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Nov 3, 2015
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Self harm isn't wrong as such, its a unhealthy coping technique and it would be good to find alternatives that don't damage you.
enigmaticBraveheart19
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Dec 8, 2015
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really it isn't 'wrong' but there are better ways to cope - and for some that continue to self - harm it can become dangerous.
Justcallmyname07
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Jan 12, 2016
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It's wrong because it harms you. It's painful and it's followed by shame and guilt. It doesn't at all get to the root of the issue. It's scarring physically and emotionally. As difficult as it may be, professional care must be sought after as well as moral support.
Anonymous
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Feb 1, 2016
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Because it leaves scars forever and they're not pretty at all. Also, if you go too deep, you could potentially do ligament damage or die
EnlightenedLux
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Feb 1, 2016
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I know self harming is wrong as a coping technique because it solved literally nothing. Why on earth would I make a problem worse by damage my perfectly functional body? Anyone who cuts owes those that are disabled and bouquet of flowers and an apology. What's worse is that self harm leaves scars, so once someone is done being stupid and hurting themselves they have to hid their scars or bruises because they're ashamed of what they've done. Self harm is wrong in every way, shape, and form.
peacefulPond74
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Feb 2, 2016
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it is a temporary "placebo" solution. its effect only lasts for a few seconds. self harm does not deal with the real issue, the real question is why do you need a coping technique! And to discover that you have to seek help and explore your emotions.
Anonymous
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Feb 16, 2016
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Self harm is an inappropriate chopping technique because it causes more harm and more issues than other, healthier coping techniques.
Anonymous
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Mar 15, 2016
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Self harm is very bad. Using it as a coping technique isn't good for you physically or emotionally. Try to instead read a book, you can try screaming into a pillow or biting a pillow, or jumping up and down.
magicallySunshine97
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Mar 21, 2016
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Because the real problem is that you believe you are the reason everything went wrong. So you hurt yourself in attempt to cope the problem. While the real reason is something else. It is something you should figure out by yourself and with other people (profesional can give great help).
Aggie
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May 30, 2016
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I asked myself this a lot when I was going through depression. Scars are permanent. Cuts can get easssilllyy infected, especially if you're using sharp objects that haven't been cleaned.
