I have an aunt who used 2 self injure and I think still does, so could it be hereditary??
2006-07-04 08:30:08 · 6 answers · asked by Debbie 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Wanting to do harm to yourself: that characteristic is not hereditary. However, depression is. (can be)
2006-07-04 09:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by faerycatcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it is hereditary. But I think that behavior is learned. I am a self injurer, and my 15 year old tried it out a few times.
2006-07-04 15:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by running2adream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it might be possible that it is hereditary, certainly possible to be learned behavior from other relatives. I have seen other like behaviors or disorders, if you will, that seem to be hereditary.
2006-07-04 15:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Giovanni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do believe that it is hereditary, along with suicide. If your comfortable talking to another family member about it you should ask them.
2006-07-05 00:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by lynne_angil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not hereditary.
2006-07-04 15:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. SIB is based on nurture not nature
2006-07-04 16:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ sk8rgal9000 ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋