As the temperature changes again, so can our moods and emotions. Many people can deal with different issues within themselves or those caused by the environment around them. March 1st, is recognized as the main day for Self-Harm Awareness, but is also celebrated throughout the month. Also referred as Self-injury, self harm mainly derives from extreme or severe emotional distress. This way is to harm oneself without having any life-threatening results, but the impact is still major. Self-harm is known to be a cry for help, punishing oneself, and even as a relief from whatever is causing the person to commit self-harm to themselves.
“There’s physical, there can be longer term emotional effects, and absolute impacts that cannot be undone or unchanged that can impact other people and those around you and those who care for you. So what may seem like a temporary fix now can have long term consequences later on,” responded Megan Lewis, LHS counselor.
If ever considering self-harm, please look for better alternatives which could be consulting with your counselor, a parent, a friend, or someone who you trust to find a better way to deal with this suffering rather than being alone. If finding yourself victim to already doing this, many alternatives can be discovered on the Hetrick-Martin Institute, Alternatives to Self-Harm, which provides better results for self-harm. Although these may help, it is recommended to consult a professional on how to handle the situation and what the best option may be.
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