I think that there should be a better understanding of it in society so that instead of being stigmatised, we could be more honest and open about and thus recieve the treatment necessary, both medical and psychological. sh is very addictive and given time it WILL become dangerous and life threatning. with drinking although it has the potential to become life threatning, when done in moderation is relativly safe, sh on the other hand has the potential to become deadly every time it is used. every time you harm yourself you run the risk of a serious infection, no matter how superficial, any open wound is suseptable. the same with self harm that does not cause an opening in the body. bruising can lead to serious internal clot being formed, and breaking a bone could inadvertantly cut a major vein. sh is dangerous. I have a question though, you said you are studying to be a psych nurse, if you feel that sh is acceptable, then how will treat a patient brought in with that exact problem? will watch them just as closely and administer the prescribed treatment for it? im just curious. i have been in wards and know that if i had found someone who was not opposed my self harming i would have been in some serious danger, since i would have practiced no self restraint, at least around them.
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