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What Is The Solution If Doing Self Harm And Have Thoughts About It?

Well, Ive been struggling with self harm for over a year now, scars cover my thighs, Ive never cut deep enough to leave more than small white scars. Ive been 3-4 months clean now, but for the past week Ive been thinking about it nonstop, and even had dreams about cutting. The urges are getting worse with more emotional stress, and I dont know what to do.
Fri, 16 May 2014
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I think, you have underline depression and in that case, you should consult a psychiatrist for proper mental evaluation. You need antidepressant that would help to control these symptoms. You can also take help of a psychiatrist to control these self harming thoughts. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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What Is The Solution If Doing Self Harm And Have Thoughts About It?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, you have underline depression and in that case, you should consult a psychiatrist for proper mental evaluation. You need antidepressant that would help to control these symptoms. You can also take help of a psychiatrist to control these self harming thoughts. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks