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Bipolar Disorder
Self-Injury - Cutting, Burning & More
Self-injury has become so common that it has its own acronym - SI - which is a terrible comment on the state of young people's mental health today. SI is often associated with a history of sexual abuse as well as bipolar and borderline personality disorders.
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Self-Injury - Cutting, Burning & More
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Self-injury has become so common that it has its own acronym - SI - which is a terrible comment on the state of young people's mental health today. SI is often associated with a history of sexual abuse as well as bipolar and borderline personality disorders.
Assessing your immediate need to self-injure:
These questions, written by Kharre, can help you assess what's going on with you right now. By answering them, you can be sure you've done your best not to self-injure.
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Helping the Self-Injurer
It seems like a lot of people are afraid to try to help those who self-injure, partially because they don't know what to say or how to approach the subject. SI is a sticky situation and sometimes seems overwhelming to talk about.
bipolar.about.com/cs/selfharm/a/0402_sihelp.htm
Susan Stiger wrote an article about adolescent self-mutilation in the Albuquerque Journal which quotes several New Mexico teens who cut themselves.
mentalhealth.about.com/cs/familyresources/a/selfinjury.htm
Why do people self-injure?
There are many opinions and theories, but research does seem to indicate that some mechanisms such as an imbalance in serotonin and alterations in physiological arousal may play a role.
bipolar.about.com/cs/selfharm/a/0007_wounded.htm
Bipolar Disorder
Self-Injury - Cutting, Burning & More
Self-injury has become so common that it has its own acronym - SI - which is a terrible comment on the state of young people's mental health today. SI is often associated with a history of sexual abuse as well as bipolar and borderline personality disorders.
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Bipolar Disorder
Self-Injury - Cutting, Burning & More
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Self-injury has become so common that it has its own acronym - SI - which is a terrible comment on the state of young people's mental health today. SI is often associated with a history of sexual abuse as well as bipolar and borderline personality disorders.
Assessing your immediate need to self-injure:
These questions, written by Kharre, can help you assess what's going on with you right now. By answering them, you can be sure you've done your best not to self-injure.
bipolar.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.palace.net%2F%7Ellama%2Fpsych%2Fquestions.html
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Grinding Your Teeth?Sinequan Side EffectsAre My Meds Working?Password KeepersGrapefruit Juice/Meds Problem
Related Topics
Attention Deficit DisorderMental Health ResourcesAbuse / Incest SupportParenting Special NeedsWeight Loss
Helping the Self-Injurer
It seems like a lot of people are afraid to try to help those who self-injure, partially because they don't know what to say or how to approach the subject. SI is a sticky situation and sometimes seems overwhelming to talk about.
bipolar.about.com/cs/selfharm/a/0402_sihelp.htm
Susan Stiger wrote an article about adolescent self-mutilation in the Albuquerque Journal which quotes several New Mexico teens who cut themselves.
mentalhealth.about.com/cs/familyresources/a/selfinjury.htm
Why do people self-injure?
There are many opinions and theories, but research does seem to indicate that some mechanisms such as an imbalance in serotonin and alterations in physiological arousal may play a role.
bipolar.about.com/cs/selfharm/a/0007_wounded.htm
