Self Harm

Self harm can be inflicted in many ways, not just cutting yourself. Drug abuse is abusing your body just foe a temporary gain of freedom, but in reality, you are just destroying yourself. Many people drink their sorrows away with beer and alcohol, but in the end, the problems are still there. Also, eating disorders can harm you. Whether over or under eating, neither is beneficial. A good, nutritious and balanced diet can help you stay healthy and can also improve your psychological behavior. Driving people away to bask in your sorrows is a mental self harm; not only are you going to suffer from isolation and loneliness, friends and family can become worried about your state.
When facing a stage of depression, don't succumb to it, fight back by moving forward from your sorrows, leave the past behind, what is done is done. If you ever feel you can not cope, talk to your peers or family and there are many places that help with self harm.

How to help a child through parenting

Parent do's and dont's from teenhelp.com


Don't

React with anger.
Go into denial about the problem.
Assume this is a "phase" your teen will outgrow.
Say "What did I do wrong as a mother (father) for you to do this to yourself."
Ask "Why are you doing this to yourself?"
Try to hide sharp objects. It's an ineffective deterrent. If your child wants to self-injure, she'll find a way.


Do

Admit you and your child need help.
Take the problem very seriously. This is not just attention-seeking behavior.
Be completely supportive.
Immediately seek treatment for your child.

When figuring that your child is harming themselves talk to a family physician. Even after consulting and treating your child don't assume that he/she is okay. Be aware of their behavior and don't leave them alone for long periods of time.

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Different ways to cooperate with depression

1. Buy a doll of your most hated person and start swearing at it. it is much better than cutting yourself. This can be an outlet for hatred
2. Talk to someone you trust about your problems. This can help to vent your emotional state
3. Taking up an activity or hobby can help take your mind off your problems and relieve stress
4. Try socializing with other people about anything
5. Buy a pet. Taking care of a beings life can help you appreciate it and takes your mind off things

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What to look for

The people that usually inflict self harm are teens from the age of 14-23. It has been statistically noted that 87% of cutters are females. The thing that parents need to know is that self harm doesn't always lead to suicide. Weight loss can be the first sign of self harm. The second sign is that they aren't going out as much. Look for changes in personality and appearance.If you suspect someone you know is harming themselves, please help them.

Do something to help!

Giving someone support is the best way to stop them from hurting themselves. Morale support is better than pills. Talk to the person that you care about, listen to their problems. If the person doesn't want to talk about it, respect their privacy. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/16oi4a

The real Facts and Stats about Self Abuse

-Three Million American's do interact with self harm
-90% start when in their teens
-Two Million people either cut or burn themselves
-Most of these cases are because of bad childhoods
-Self Injury leads to committing suicide and both are to cope with problems
-Self Abuse is addictive and help your feel better for a SHORT AMOUNT of time meaning you should find a differant way to cope with what ever you are coping with

Did you know that 500,000 teens attempt to suicide every year?

Every year 500,00 teems attempt suicide and about 5000 of the teens who try succeed and also hurt people who care about them. Also the ones who don't succeed cause family members friends and other people to become more concerned about their feelings and safety. Talk to people who you are concerned about having self harm problems and help them. Also on the other hand people who are resorting to self harm should go and seek advice and help.

Stop Self Harm

You can help raise awareness of self harm by wearing a orange ribbon. You can also try and support sites like this and donate towards the Self Injury Foundation (http://www.selfinjuryfoundation.org/) and other non profit organization that supports this cause.

Find a different way to cope

There are so many different ways to deal with stress. You don't have to resort to hurting yourself to try and express your feelings. Try writing a diary or journal in order to get your emotions out there. Sports and other recreational activities are also a good way to get rid of pent up rage. Talking to someone also helps, good friends are almost always willing to listen. Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)  is always open and there to listen.