Self-harm is when you hurt yourself on purpose. People usually do it because something else feels wrong. It's usually a method people use to help cope with or express overwhelming emotional distress.
Sometimes self-harm is linked to an experience, i.e., is a way of coping with something difficult that is happening now or has happened in the past. Sometimes you might not feel you can identify what is making you self-harm.
Self-harm is usually a result of another problem. It can happen if you are feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or bullied and feel you don’t have any other way of dealing with these issues.
Often self-harming brings only temporary relief. It can be upsetting when you think that self-harm is the only way you can cope, but there are other healthy ways you can cope
Why do people self-harm
Feeling under pressure
Low mood
Bullying
Worries
Sexual / Physical / Emotional abuse
Dealing with an illness or other health problem
The link below will provide you with the resources to help you manage if you are struggling with problems related to your self-harm or please get in contact with us so we can find the best way to help you through this.
