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Are they just "normal people" who come from all sorts of social backgrounds and use it as a way to release?
Are they people we meet everyday?
Are they mentally ill people who need serious help?
Are they just freaks?
Attention seekers?
What should be done about it?
Do they deserve help?
Can they be helped?
What do we know of self harm?
What does it entail?
Are they just "normal people" who come from all sorts of social backgrounds and use it as a way to release?
Are they people we meet everyday?
Are they mentally ill people who need serious help?
Are they just freaks?
Attention seekers?
What should be done about it?
Do they deserve help?
Can they be helped?
What do we know of self harm?
What does it entail?
Hello, by the way.
The topic might be better suited to the Intelligent Discussion forums, though.
don't be discouraged -- my wife is a Therapeutic Social Worker working with young self harmer's on a daily basis, the majority of her 'clients' (this is what they are called -- no disrespect meant here) are youngsters with various issues ranging from real family problems to perceived problems which may be physical, psychological or environmental.
The type of self-harmers I have problems with are drunks, recreational drug users and smokers (that should get a response!) who all claim that their particular vice/habit is not harmful and they are in complete control.
Back on track, self harmers need our attention and aid (if we are able) even if it's only to determine whether they need or deserve it.
The other point you make about peoples lack of knowledge or insight is also true, but open discussions can allow outsiders to see in.
> Reply to Nin -- you're right. of course it's personal, but one of
> the benefits of this type of discussion (within a chat room, no
> real names or identifying info) is that the anonymous nature of
> chat rooms and the like means that people CAN be honest and open
> about experiences. And as any would be or real psychologist will
> tell you, talk is cathartic.
Erm... i was the one who encouraged talking about it on here in the first place and yes i know, i'm a psychology student. I was explaining why no-one has taken the chance.