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Is Self Injury Attempted Suicide?

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Is Self Injury Attempted Suicide? Posted: 08-09-07 06:11am


No, self-injury and suicide are different. Each individual has their own motivation and mix of self-injuring and suicidal feelings. But, self-injury often represent the prevention of a suicidal period. In fact, self-injury can avert suicide and may be a survival strategy. It is frequently the least possible amount of damage a person can do and represents extreme self-restraint. If you self-harm, there are resources available to you...Please feel free to check out these websites, and add to this post. Together, we make strong medicine. http://www.nshn.co.uk/resou rces.html http://www.selfharmalliance.org / http://www.sisupport.org/ http://www.psyke.org/ http://www.siari.co.uk/

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