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Need to stop self harming
I am female, 24. I am a teacher in a private school. I love my profession but not my job. there are other problems too but the one I seek help for is that i have been self harming for a few months, on and off. I stopped for three months but I recently started again. I know I shouldn't and I understand the consequences, which is why I need to stop. I understand how wrong this is, but it's the only way because of which I feel that I'm in control of my life. I have tried engaging in constructive activities. I took swimming classes for a month, I tried skating, craft work, writing and so on. but when everything gets too much and I feel I would burst with everything that I feel, there's no greater help than the blade. and I instantly feel relieved. and interested in living. I don't want to be an addict of cutting which I'm afraid I'm slowly moving towards. I need help.
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Hello, I can understand the level of difficulties you must be facing which have led to current scenario including self harm. My polite but strong suggestion for you is to seek a consultation with a psychiatrist near you at the earliest. A comprehensive assessment will be required before understanding your mental health. Self harm may be sign of pain and despair which have built up inside you for all this time. However a psychiatrist will find and help you understand psychological and medical reasons behind such behavior. Depression, stress, anxiety, maladaptive personality etc are usual reasons behind deliberate self harm, however the reason in you will need to be understood after thorough evaluation. Your condition can be helped by a psychiatrist who will try to understand you as a person, your mental state, and may help you with a combination of medication and psychological intervention. These steps will help you regain control of your life and make your outlook towards life positive again. Hope this helps you. Best wishes for your health and future.
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Please meet a psychiatrist near you for comprehensive assessment and further management.
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Please try to be around people who are concerned about you, and please seek a consultation early and try to refrain from deliberate self harm till then.. Be assured that help will be available if you take the first step .
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