What is self harm ?

Self harm takes many forms:-

• Burning yourself

• Scratching or picking the skin

• And hitting yourself against or with objects

• Taking much medication or drugs

• Swallowing objects or dangerous fluids

• Inserting objects inside the body

• Staying in abusive relationships

• Eating difficulties

• Drinking too much alcohol or smoking excessively

• Or simply not taking good care of your emotional or physical needs

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