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Self-Injury (SI)
This is a term for many acts which cause personal harm. There are many, many different ways one can si, from neglecting one's own body and mind, to cutting, burning and other abuses.

SI is not a suicide attempt. Some do it as a cry for help, or to seek attention of another (i.e. parents), but in most cases, it is more selfish. Others are not concidered when si is practiced. It could be called an inner scream at one's self or the world.

Some forms of SI are burning, cutting, drinking, drugs, eating disorders, scratching, welting...
if you're going to cut, cut shallow
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When you want to stop bleeding, but haven't yet, take a clean, warm, damp cloth and apply pressure. If you've really opened yourself, pinch it shut and keep it elevated above the heart. Use peroxide to disinfect it and stick a bandaid on it for a while. Butterfly bandaids work best for stubborn open cuts. Use antibacterials/anticeptics after it starts to scab (not coagulate). Works well for burns too.
So why did I do it? I could offer a million
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