"There are hundreds of causes for self-harm, some including bereavement, childhood abuse, family problems, relationship problems and of course bullying. In today’s society, self-harm is a coping method for thousands of people who are being bullied. They engage in activities such as:
***Cutting
***Bruising
***Burning
***Poisoning
***Hair pulling
***Over dosing
***Punching
***Throwing ones body around
***Picking, scratching or tearing at skin to cause sores
***Inhaling or sniffing harmful substances
There are different reasons why people self-harm, and not everyone does it for the same reason. People have said:
***It makes them feel alive when they feel dead or numb
***The physical pain makes them forget the mental pain for a while
***Seeing the blood lets them know they are still alive
***It relieves the tension when things get too much
***The blood takes away the bad feelings
***Punishing themselves if they feel guilty or shameful
***If they are unable to talk, they secretly wish someone will notice so they can help
***Its the only thing they can control if everything else in their life feels out of control
***It is screaming without words"
Self harm can also lead to suicide and mental issues. Bullying is a huge cause for both and effects many teenagers everywhere.
***Cutting
***Bruising
***Burning
***Poisoning
***Hair pulling
***Over dosing
***Punching
***Throwing ones body around
***Picking, scratching or tearing at skin to cause sores
***Inhaling or sniffing harmful substances
There are different reasons why people self-harm, and not everyone does it for the same reason. People have said:
***It makes them feel alive when they feel dead or numb
***The physical pain makes them forget the mental pain for a while
***Seeing the blood lets them know they are still alive
***It relieves the tension when things get too much
***The blood takes away the bad feelings
***Punishing themselves if they feel guilty or shameful
***If they are unable to talk, they secretly wish someone will notice so they can help
***Its the only thing they can control if everything else in their life feels out of control
***It is screaming without words"
Self harm can also lead to suicide and mental issues. Bullying is a huge cause for both and effects many teenagers everywhere.