Is Self-Harm Suicidal?
One of the things people do to get
over emotional pain is to try to numb the pain, and in the process, they get
into self-harm. Mostly, self-harm is a coping mechanism that those struggling
with their emotions turn to. In some cases, self-harm is intentional from the
onset, while in other cases, it’s a resultant effect of what people are doing
to relieve pain.
Mental Conditions Associated
with Self-Harming Behaviors
Although self-harm is not a
mental health disorder, it is a resultant effect of going through some mental
conditions like:
1. Depression
2. Eating disorder
3. History of abuse
4. Substance misuse
5. History of violence
6. Family dysfunction
7. Borderline
personality disorder
8. Post-traumatic distress disorder
Self-Harm and Suicide
The intent of self-harm is
different from that of suicide. In self-harm, the victim wants to numb their
pain, while in suicide, the victim wants to take their life. It is important to
note that their symptoms are similar, making it difficult to predict if a
person is self-harming or attempting suicide. But either way, identifying the symptoms
in you or your loved one and looking out for prevention measures will go a long
way in avoiding the two.
The Difference Between Suicide
and Self-Harm
1. Self-harm causes damage on
the surface of the body, while suicide is more lethal.
2. The intent of self-harming
is to feel better from emotional pain. In suicide, it is to end one’s life.
3. The stats of committing
suicide are low compared to self-harm, which is mostly done regularly or at
intervals as a coping mechanism for pain.
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