What is self-mutilation?
It is the deliberate act of hurting yourself, for many reasons, some of which could be, to release release stress, pain, fear or anxiety, to express feelings that could not be covered in words, to"take charge" of an out of controll situation, to show people what is happening inside.

How is self-Injuring done?
There are many ways. Ways of self-injuring include cutting, burning, hitting, biting, breaking bones, interfering with wounds, picking at skin and more.

What do self-injurers use? Often the urge to self-injure becomes a compulsion, and the person will use anything they can lay their hands on. Some weapons of choice include, glass, knives, razorblades, safety pins, blunt instruments, scissors, lighters, hot metal, lighted cigarettes etc

What are some signs that a person is self-injuring?
the presence of fresh, healing and/or scars from old injuries, carrying a knife, lighter or matches around for no logical reason, making excuses for injuries, wanting to do own laundry all of a sudden, locking self in room for a long time with no apparent reason/ having new injury when venturing out, blood or burn stains in clothing, becoming overly upset or defensive when questioned.

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