People seem to see self harm as cutting themselves,but what about overeating,doing drugs,undereating,smoking,aren't theese also self harming?
2007-02-04 21:49:59 · 9 answers · asked by heebygeeby 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yeah, they are, but get missed in the public eye quite often because their effects are neither as sudding or "mind blowing" as cutting, and not nearly as obvious as a choice.With drugs you get "addiction" and with eating dissorders, the guys/girls "never" chose it, they just had to. Um.... they sound mysteriously like cutting to me.
Anyways, even stuff as small as beating yourself up or something, or everything, and making yourself feel bad constantly can and is in that same category. Anything that hurts you is self harm, physically AND emotionally.
2007-02-04 22:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by mandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the difference is that cutting, maiming, or burning oneself is deliberate self harm, even though motivated by the need to punish oneself through low esteem, whereas the other things you mention entail going with the flow and not resisting an ingrained habit however bad for you it is in the long run.
Self harm does not manifest itself solely by damaging or hurting one's body, it is also a mental or spiritual thing, whereby one criticises or disparages oneself, or compares oneself disfavourably to others constantly. It is also the case when one takes jibes, insults and criticisms so much to heart that it becomes a self inflicted torture, since one is not able to turn the page and let go.
2007-02-05 06:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self harm is actually looked upon as a form of frustration or disappointment on that aspect when expecting affection and attention is neglected.
On that basis certain people adopt the tendency to harm themselves to relive that frustation and neglection.
There are various methods of self harming oneself such as cutting oneself,swapping to drugs,alcohol,smoke etc.
2007-02-05 06:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dipi s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would agree that all self destructive behaviour is a way of self harming. Its more a question, perhaps of what is socially acceptable. Drink and cigarettes are accepted and drugs are becoming more accepted, particularly marijuana and cocaine. People who cut themselves say that it makes them feel better, but so do people who use drink and cigarettes or food as an emotional prop. I think you are absolutely right.
Interesting question
2007-02-05 07:07:17 · answer #4 · answered by deee999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-harm is coming from different things...
you stop yourself from growing and doing things... because it is too good for you...
you stop to know a person, because of something in the past... or reputation...
you stop to learn, because you are lazy... or too confident...
you take food and liquids in excess... or less...
you exercise too much... or not...
you read too much... or not...
you go out too much... or not...
How do you define self harm...
If it does not involve growth, balance and inner peace...
2007-02-05 06:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by DEADPOOL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think these things are self-harm, they are more a pressure valve, coping strategies. None of us are perfect, we all need an outlet. The trick is to choose one which is relatively harmless.
2007-02-08 21:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by DIANNE M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"What defines self harm?"
Living a life in denial of the truth is what defines self harm.
2007-02-05 06:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree they are all self harm but noone takes notice of this only the ones that cut themselfs
2007-02-05 05:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you but... honestly, who would like to be called 'mummy pig'? I hope you are not a victim too!
2007-02-05 06:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by Another face in the crowd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋