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Medical Conditions - Self Harming Behavior

Deliberating harming yourself by repetitive cutting or burning yourself is called self-harming behavior. It is usually not done with the intention of committing suicide, but rather to cope with anger, pain, or frustration. Treatment is done with the help of psychotherapy and antidepressant medication.

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How to get rid of self-harm scars?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Laser ablation sessions will help remove them without any complications. The number of sessions depends on the depth of the scars. So, please send a photo.

What could cause extreme anger, self-harm, and bad self-image?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your mentioned symptoms and history, I think you are going through depression and anxiety.

What could be done to prevent suicidal thoughts?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist; you may have a borderline personality disorder.

Why do I have mood swings, from being extremely happy?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You may have a borderline personality disorder. It is a type of personality or nature.

Can loneliness and insomnia cause heart problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You may have a borderline personality disorder with anxiety disorder. It is a type of personality.

What causes anxiety, lack of focus, and self-harm thoughts?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have a borderline personality disorder with anxiety.

How can aggressive behavior in kids be handled?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think your daughter is struggling emotionally and is using self-harm as a maladaptive coping mechanism to deal with her difficult situation.

I feel sad and depressed. I get a lot of negative thoughts. Please help me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Symptoms that are commonly present in a depressed patient are: Sad mood. Disturbance of sleep. Disturbance of appetite. Feeling of inappropriate guilt.

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How to control severe anger and self-harming behavior?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, You seem to have some social anxiety issues and an introvert personality.

How to be happy all over the day despite hurting oneself?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, you should stop hating yourself and stop blaming yourself for anything.

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