self-injuring
Intentionally causing bodily harm
Self-injuring describes the act of deliberately harming one's own body, typically as a way to cope with emotional pain, numbness, or overwhelming feelings.
The behavior includes cutting, burning, or other forms of self-inflicted damage: Her therapist noticed self-injuring behaviors had resumed during the crisis.
Distinguished from suicidal acts by intent—the goal is usually relief or control, not death.
Dividing via sharp edge
- copingManaging under strain
- emotional painPsychological suffering or distress
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- borderlineEdge of acceptability
trauma · dissociation · numbness · release · control · overwhelm · anxiety · depression
Restoration of health
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- alternativesOther available options
- coping skillsMethods for managing stress
- DBTTherapy for emotional regulation
distraction · grounding · ice cube · rubber band · red marker · safety plan · hotline · relapse
Consciously chosen, not accidental
- behaviorManner of conducting oneself
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- woundCoiled, or an injury
tissue damage · risk · screening · treatment · hospitalization · psychiatric · evaluation · diagnosis
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
- copingManaging under strain
- emotional painPsychological suffering or distress
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
borderline · trauma · dissociation · numbness · release · control · overwhelm · anxiety · depression · crisis
healing
Restoration of health
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- alternativesOther available options
- coping skillsMethods for managing stress
DBT · distraction · grounding · ice cube · rubber band · red marker · safety plan · hotline · relapse · prevention
deliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
- behaviorManner of conducting oneself
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
wound · tissue damage · risk · screening · treatment · hospitalization · psychiatric · evaluation · diagnosis · adolescent