Current medical status: Self harm
Current medical treatment: Therapy
Self-injuring could be the result of
depression. A feeling of quietness, which
is typical for depression, can make you
act like that (self injury). You probably
need medical attention by a mental health
professional.
You can ask for medical attention without
the knowledge of your parents but you
should know that they can help you very
much. A parents love can't be replaced
with any antidepressants.
You should tell your parents and then
together you could go to a mental health
professional.
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