I can't speak for others, but when I read your subject line, the first emotion I felt was sadness. Not out of “feeling sorry” for someone, but most individuals I've encountered that self-harm are suffering in some way or utilizing it as a way to cope with very intense emotions, so my first reaction was empathy. read more
I will say that most therapists who have experience don’t immediately rush to associate self-harming behavior with suicidality, which I have encountered as a concern of those who do self-harm, that they’ll be immediately hospitalized etc. read more
Self-Harm in Adults: Self-Injury Not Limited to Teens Natasha Tracy When people think of self-harm, they often picture a teenage girl cutting herself, but self-harm in adults is more common than people realize. read more