A girl shares on a Twitter community dedicated to self-harm some of her moments, including cute heart-shaped cuts.
She occasionally wrote that cutting herself is one of the few ways she knows to regulate herself during otherwise difficult psychoses. Indeed, it is not uncommon for many people with certain disorders to self-harm to calm themselves.
If you're thinking about self-harm, please stop and recognize that this won't solve the pain you're feeling. While it might seem like a way to cope, it leaves lasting scars, not just on your body but on your heart as well. There are healthier, safer ways to manage your emotions.
Every wound you inflict is a cry for help. You are not alone. Reaching out to someone you trust can be the first step toward finding a way out of this dark place. You deserve kindness, support, and real healing.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
