Self Harm... Is it a disorder?

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Permalink Reply by charlotte on February 7, 2009 at 4:43pm

as a manic depressant and a schz' i can tell people who don't understand it, but would like to know more (to help others), that it is not the self-harming itselve that is the disease. it's the feelings and thought processes that are. self-harming is only an individual result of this. however, the causes that make them wish to self harm need to be delt with.

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Permalink Reply by EmmerEnvious!™ on February 7, 2009 at 4:46pm

Thanks for replying
i'm schyzotypl apparently and i did used to cut..
and how would the thought be the disorder...

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Permalink Reply by charlotte on February 7, 2009 at 4:59pm

all our actions are based on our thought process and natural instincts. instincts such as fire hurts! occur after injury, but it's the thought process that makes people want to touch it in the first place. people who like to play with fire will still go against instincts due to their thoughts and feelings directing them into thinking that is what they want. this way of thinking is considered "unhealthy" and "dangerous" to many but does not to that person. that's why the thought process is the disease, because it isn't rational like it should be.

i'm glad to hear you don't cut anymore.

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Permalink Reply by EmmerEnvious!™ on February 7, 2009 at 5:36pm

Oh thank you for explaining
i get it now :)

once again thanks for replying

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Permalink Reply by charlotte on February 7, 2009 at 6:33pm

no problem. it kinda helps me too...i think

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