Is self harm "attention-seeking?"
Sometimes.
Self harm, for the majority, is done is secret. People are often ashamed that they are self harming and can be very quiet and hidden about including covering up scars with jumpers and jackets even in the heat, and lying about how scars came about.
Sometimes, though, people who are suffering with being alone and rejected may self harm to get attention. This isn't necessary wrong on their behalf - attention is something we need as human beings, moreso when we are stuggling with emotional pain. Asking for help can sometimes be really difficult and sometimes self harm can be used in the hope that someone will one day notice the pain we are going through.
Self harm should never be ignored or shrugged of as being "attention seeking & emo." Self harm is serious, no matter what the motivations are.
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