answersLogoWhite

0

I'm going to be honest, and say i am not an expert, and am not a parent. Infact i am a teenager, and i self harm. First of all when i think back it kind of built up e.g scramming myself in anger, or for a reson unknown. but then as you move on it can be more physcially damaging. first of all how do u think he/she is doing it and why? cutting, burning, etc. also depends where on his or her body. Look for, paranoia if your coming into the room when your changing e.g. quickly putting things on or turning away to hide e.g marks. an increase in covering up with clothes. e.g. long sleeves even when its hot, or long trousers. it's little things. like even refusing to do pe in school because of worry about revealing marks. Don't worry to much, but keep an eye out for concern. If she is she probably hides it very well, deep down she's probably desperate to tell you, but is afraid of hurting you. Note do not take self harm as a lead way to suicide. they are very different. If you are going to bring up the topic, bare in mind she doesnt want to upset you. Is she is, Show concern,empathy,sympathy, and only a little worry, but never anger, and try not to show alot of sadness, but just enough so she feels u care

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Psychology

Is self-harming still self-harming even if I don't draw blood?

Yes, self-harming behavior includes any intentional harm or injury to oneself, regardless of whether it draws blood. It's important to seek help and find healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions.


What behavior could you do to help your community with prevention of self-harming thoughts?

You could raise awareness about mental health resources available, listen actively and nonjudgmentally to those struggling, and encourage them to seek professional help. Additionally, promoting self-care practices and fostering a supportive community can help prevent self-harming thoughts in individuals.


What is it called when you hurt your self instead of hurting others?

Self-harm. It is when an individual intentionally causes injury or damage to their own body as a way of coping with emotional distress or inner turmoil. It differs from harming others as the focus is on self-inflicted pain.


Is there a mental illness that causes you to hit yourself?

Yes, self-harming behavior such as hitting oneself can be a symptom of several mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder, certain types of depression, and some forms of autism spectrum disorder. It is important to seek help from a mental health professional if you or someone you know is engaging in self-harming behavior.


Is self esteem the same as self respect?

No. Self respect is clearly respecting yourself, being kind to yourself, loving yourself and taking care of yourself. Self esteem is how you feel about yourself. For example: if you have low self esteem you don't really think you're pretty or attractive, you might not dress very nicely and you think you're ugly. You can have no self esteem but still have self respect by not harming yourself, etc...

Related Questions

Will child line tell someone if you are self harming?

No, there are there for you to talk to, you do not have to tell them who you are or where you live for them to listen to you.


How can you motivate a 12 year old boy to stop self harming?

You can't 'motivate' someone to stop self harming. It's not that simple. he needs a professional. e.g child mental health professional.


What do I tell people of they ask abouty scars from me self-harming?

If someone ask about your scares just tell them you got them from falling. Or you could also tell them the truth.


What causes cut in the vargina?

self harming


Why isn't Demi Lovato on the Disney Channel any more?

She had to go to rehab because she was bullied as a child and as a result she developed an eating disorder and was self-harming.


Is self-harming still self-harming even if I don't draw blood?

Yes, self-harming behavior includes any intentional harm or injury to oneself, regardless of whether it draws blood. It's important to seek help and find healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions.


When did self-harm start?

I think it would just depend on the person. When did a person start self-harming them-self


Is self-harming still self-harming even if you don't draw blood?

Yes. self harm is biting,hitting,scratching,cutting,burning can be absoutley anythinng. You are still harming yourself, drawing blood just means your doing it to a higher extent, but none the less still hurting yourself.


Characteristics to tell if child is yours?

if you have to ask your self this question its a good chance she cheated on you and its not yours.


How I teach my child self control?

Tell them to calm down and lower their voice.. That might not work but whatever.


Can you get emos that are not self harming?

Yes. There are emos that self harm, however, not all self harmers are emo. Self harmers are not greatly prone to any specific appearance of person, however emos are given the strong stereotype that, if they are emo, they MUST be self harming. This is not true. The class smarty, the popular guy on the football team, the emo chick in the corner, the average in-style guy... They can all be self harmers.


Is owning a pet snake child endangerment?

Depending on the type of snake and where it is compared to the child, it could be considered child endangerment if the snake is capable of attacking or harming the child.