Which way of cutting yourself is nonlethal?

Every way of cutting has the potential to lead to death, because cutting is an addiction that will escalate. Each cut leads to another one, and then another, and then it isn't enough. The cuts come more often and deeper, more deeper than you ever thought you'd dare cut. read more

Research indicates that self-injury occurs in approximately as many as 4% of adults in the United States. Rates are higher among adolescents, who seem to be at an increased risk for self-injury, with approximately 15% of teens reporting some form of self-injury. read more

Self-inflicted wounds is a specific term associated with soldiers to describe non-lethal injuries inflicted in order to obtain early dismissal from combat. This differs from the common definition of self-harm, as damage is inflicted for a specific secondary purpose. read more