Self-harm, although extreme, is seen as a coping mechanism. Popular self-harming techniques used are cutting, burning, and bone breaking. Many people see self-harm as just an attention grabber, but in reality, it is a serious problem. There are also three different types of self-harm; major, stereotypical, and superficial. Major self-harm is not usually practiced as much in the present as it was in the past, but stereotypical and superficial self-harm are practiced every day by millions of people all over the world.
Types of self-harm are cutting, hitting, scratching, burning, bone breaking, reinfecting wounds, and biting. Cutting, reinfecting wounds, and scratching are all similar. All three consist of tampering with the surface of your skin …show more content…
“Many religious rites of passage include self-harm. Christian and Australian cults had men slice the on urethra of the male genitalia and the Chinese women would bind their feet, for small feet were seen as more feminine and beautiful” (NG 12). Internet promotion of self-harm was an enormous problem about a year or two ago. Blogs about how self-harm is good and new ways to self-harm covered social medias such as Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. The social media site of Tumblr was completely overruled by sites run by individuals that harmed themselves. This community of people created a support foundation as well. A group self-harmers who are recovering from their habits and have been “clean” for long periods of time answer questions help those who are self-harmers who want to break their habit. One site like this has this statement posted at the top, “I’m not here to promote self-injury, attempted suicide, or ed. Just my way of thinking. If you need help, send me a message, I’m here to listen. Stay Strong” (BLANK 1). Although, these sites are there to help the owners are still posting graphic pictures of cuts or saddening pictures explaining their depressing
Types of self-harm are cutting, hitting, scratching, burning, bone breaking, reinfecting wounds, and biting. Cutting, reinfecting wounds, and scratching are all similar. All three consist of tampering with the surface of your skin …show more content…
“Many religious rites of passage include self-harm. Christian and Australian cults had men slice the on urethra of the male genitalia and the Chinese women would bind their feet, for small feet were seen as more feminine and beautiful” (NG 12). Internet promotion of self-harm was an enormous problem about a year or two ago. Blogs about how self-harm is good and new ways to self-harm covered social medias such as Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. The social media site of Tumblr was completely overruled by sites run by individuals that harmed themselves. This community of people created a support foundation as well. A group self-harmers who are recovering from their habits and have been “clean” for long periods of time answer questions help those who are self-harmers who want to break their habit. One site like this has this statement posted at the top, “I’m not here to promote self-injury, attempted suicide, or ed. Just my way of thinking. If you need help, send me a message, I’m here to listen. Stay Strong” (BLANK 1). Although, these sites are there to help the owners are still posting graphic pictures of cuts or saddening pictures explaining their depressing