Self harm cut wound

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Self harm cut wound

Asked for Female, 20 Years

I self harmed earlier today on my arm with a blade and one of the cuts is quite deep. It is no longer bleeding but hasn’t done any healing or anything. I just need to know whether I should get stitches or not because my flesh under my skin is showing

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Ms. Samiksha Jain Counselling Psychologist 11 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Ms. Samiksha Jain

Counselling Psychologist 11 yrs exp Bangalore

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This is an emergency situation which needs to be looked into by a first aid specialist in the emergency department of a nearby hospital and psychiatrist. Cutting wrist to get relief from emotional pain, attempting to kill self or to attract attention is not normal.

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