Self-Injury Awareness Day, focuses on increasing education and support on a misunderstood problem…
Self-Injury Awareness Day, focuses on increasing education and support on a misunderstood problem. When someone causes deliberate self-injury or harm, the action is an indication of #emotional #distress.
The day is designed to help friends and family recognizes the signs and to help those in emotional distress find help. There is help and support to be found.
Self-injury occurs in many forms, including #cutting, #scratching, #punching and #ingestion of #chemicals. Those who self-harm do so for a variety of reasons. Some of them include coping with #fear, #stress, #anxiety or to induce positive feelings.
People who self-injure may try to hide their injuries. Their clothing may not fit the season. Other signs may include:
- unexplained cuts, burns or bruises
- inability to handle emotions
- avoiding relationships
- problems with relationships
- issues at work, home or school
- poor self-esteem
Resources and support are available to help understand and treat self-injury. Seeking a professional consultation is an important first step.
#SelfInjuryAwarenessDay #SelfInjury
