self harm
Introduction: Harming yourself can hurt others just as much. From flame and blades to your own hands; generations of adolescents and adults have been exposed to self- harm. We have come to realize self-harm as a growing issue, yet fail to see the signs; even though there are signs to help us, help others. Various people fail to realize that self-harm can reach many places in the world, places such as prisons, hospitals and schools. With statistics raising in numbers in the self-harm reports it leaves many asking questions like: Why does one self-harm? Who self-harms? How? Self-harm in incarcerations facilities? And, Can self-harm be re-habilitated?
Background:
Self-harm is the practice of hurting oneself, usually shows signs of physiological disturbance (Mehta). Self-harm is seen as a way with dealing with forms of stress and emotional pain. Today experts say that about 3 million people have been exposed and have self-harmed ( Mehta ), a lot of this research was from adolescents. Though, self-harm relief doesn’t last long; hurting oneself only gives temporary relief. However, self-harm does not fix mental stress and emotional problems, and can cause issues of its own.
Body Paragraph 1: Understanding Self-harm Unfortunately, numerous people don’t understand why others self-harm; however it is not understood the escape that self-harm can give. Many who hurt themselves say that if they start to cry, they’re scared they won’t be able to stop. Or if they get angry, they’re afraid they’ll hurt someone (Mehta). Still multiple people have difficulty understanding why anyone would want to deliberately hurt him/herself. Ironically, self-injurers are actually doing it to feel better (Mehta). Self-injury is also more common with girls; because females usually go through more ways of emotional pain and stress. A numerous number of people also categorize self-harm as only cutting. But self-injurers may also: burn, bite, carve words or shapes into their skin, bang
Background:
Self-harm is the practice of hurting oneself, usually shows signs of physiological disturbance (Mehta). Self-harm is seen as a way with dealing with forms of stress and emotional pain. Today experts say that about 3 million people have been exposed and have self-harmed ( Mehta ), a lot of this research was from adolescents. Though, self-harm relief doesn’t last long; hurting oneself only gives temporary relief. However, self-harm does not fix mental stress and emotional problems, and can cause issues of its own.
Body Paragraph 1: Understanding Self-harm Unfortunately, numerous people don’t understand why others self-harm; however it is not understood the escape that self-harm can give. Many who hurt themselves say that if they start to cry, they’re scared they won’t be able to stop. Or if they get angry, they’re afraid they’ll hurt someone (Mehta). Still multiple people have difficulty understanding why anyone would want to deliberately hurt him/herself. Ironically, self-injurers are actually doing it to feel better (Mehta). Self-injury is also more common with girls; because females usually go through more ways of emotional pain and stress. A numerous number of people also categorize self-harm as only cutting. But self-injurers may also: burn, bite, carve words or shapes into their skin, bang
Cited: Amy Corderoy, Health Editor. "Hospital figures for self-harm rising but experts fear problem is bigger." Sydney Morning Herald, The 21 Aug. 2013: 9. Canadian Points of View Reference Centre. Web. 8 Jan. 2014.