NSSI (Non-suicidal self-injury) — what it means

Self-inflicted physical harm without suicidal intent — cutting, burning, scratching — typically used to regulate overwhelming emotion or to communicate distress.

What it looks like

After a hard fight she goes into the bathroom and cuts her thigh — old scars from old fights are still there. It's not a suicide attempt. It's a learned regulation tool. Effective in the moment, costly long-term, treatable with DBT.

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