Self-mutilation are injuries that an individual inflicts deliberately on himself. Generally, it is not a desire to end their life, but to find some sort of relief. The pain may be psychological, it can also be a symptom of depression, from a great loneliness or a feeling of rejection.
The cuts on the skin are the form of self-harm most common. Other forms of mutilation are burns, scratching to blood, consume toxic ... These injuries are usually inflicted on parts of the body that can be easily concealed.
Self-injury usually occurs after puberty to continue for ten years and sometimes more. The person has a low opinion of herself. The pain of self-harm helps to forget the pain inside.
Injuries are usually hidden by long underwear even in hot weather. When discovering self-harm, do not judge and especially do not criticize the person, saying that this act is incomprehensible. Give him without insisting, to help find a health professional.
If the person inflicted mutilation for religious reasons or in order to get attention for his injuries, he is not self-injury as described in this text.
12 mai 2010
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