I found out tonight my friend has been burning his arm with a hot oven rack. Seriously. Says he likes the scars, SHould I be concerned??
2006-11-16 18:40:55 · 18 answers · asked by eddie9551 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
YES!!!! you should definately be concerned!!!! your friend is trying to relieve anger/stress in his life by taking it out upon himself...which is not healthy at all...You should confront your friend saying that you are worried about him going too far and getting himself seriously injured! even if he admits that it will not go tnat far you should still encourage him to find alternative ways to vent out his anger...like grab a punching bag and beat the **** out of it...it works for everyone. As to him saying he likes the scars I think that is a cop-out to the real reason why he is doing it. Maybe the pain is a way to relieve his anger or maybe he feels that by burning himself, he can somehow forget the pain he was feeling and focus on the pain he is feeling due to the burning...and forget about the pain he felt and just remember the scars...but if it is not and he/she really likes scars. I would give him this advice: Scars are not cool....they are physical signs of how one has f'ed up in life, being a cut from a knife that slit his finger or arm, to a snowboarding accident that required surgery. Most scars are a visable sign to tell the wearer...damn I f'ed up Im not going to do that again...but he seems to not get the point. If you need nemore info please feel free to send me a message.
Thanks
Hope this helps
2006-11-16 18:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by rcossy1023 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, be concerned that he doesn't have any lighter fluid. Make sure he has a full supply of lighter fluid or gasoline, and make sure he is dowsed with it next time he tries to burn himself, and maybe he will die.
2006-11-16 18:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Markus (The Man) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should you be concerned. Wow. I'm sure fantastically sensitive people like you didn't keep him from considering doing this to himself.
Of course you should be concerned.
2006-11-16 18:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you think of she too is finding for selfishness with the aid of suicide the you're able to tell her no remember how perplexing it's going to be. in case you do no longer think of she would be able to then enable her heart to heal on it particularly is own. mourning takes time. in simple terms verify she's no longer suicidal. consult together with her
2016-10-22 05:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. This is self abuse and can be VERY serious. Get your friend some help, call their parents. It is very serious!!!It may be a cry for help.
2006-11-16 18:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by motherattitude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes thats not a very good reason like any other to be burning yourself
2006-11-17 13:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by ace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend needs some serious help!!
2006-11-16 21:04:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring him to see doctor.
2006-11-16 18:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by curiousmode 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he isn't bothered about his skin being damaged why should you be...HE NEEDS MENTAL HELP.
2006-11-16 18:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he/she has problems dealing with something in his/her personal life or who he/she is personally.
2006-11-16 18:46:21 · answer #10 · answered by C L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋