{"id":6790,"date":"2022-03-24T16:47:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T08:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?p=6790"},"modified":"2022-03-24T16:57:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T08:57:31","slug":"self-harm-what-it-is-coping-with-it-supporting-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/self-harm-what-it-is-coping-with-it-supporting-others\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Harm: What It Is, Coping With It &#038; Supporting Others"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/annie-spratt-Apt7aVQM8zQ-unsplash-1030x718.jpg' alt='self_harm_annie_spratt' title='self harm (annie spratt)' height=\"718\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>It\u2019s self-harm awareness month! While it may be considered a taboo topic in Singapore as many do not know how to facilitate the conversation surrounding the strong emotions disclosed, it is crucial that we learn more about it and have respectful discussions about self harm. Thus, we are then able to better support loved ones who are in emotional distress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is Self-Harm?<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Self-injury is the intentional behaviour to self-inflict harm and injury on oneself. It is a negative coping mechanism some people adopt to achieve some emotional release for overwhelming internalised feelings of stress, despair or hurt. For some, it is a non-verbal cry for help; a signal that they are going through distress.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of self-harm include [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/self-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-2035095\">1<\/a>]:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cutting, sometimes in patterns<\/li>\n<li>Burning<\/li>\n<li>Scratching<\/li>\n<li>Pulling out hair<\/li>\n<li>Skin picking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Self-harm is <strong>not <\/strong>always about suicide. Self-inflicted scars may be mistaken as suicidal intent, although that is not always the case. Regardless, people who self-harm may escalate to experience suicidal thoughts in addition to self-injuring behaviours. In fact, studies have shown that people who self-harm have a higher risk of attempting or completing suicide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Identifying Someone Who Self-Harms<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4308057-300x200.jpg' alt='Arguing_ Ketut_Subiyanto' title='arguing (Ketut Subiyanto)' height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Sometimes, you may find it difficult to identify someone who self-harms as they tend to hide their scars and injuries from others.\u00a0 Common signs to look out include [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/self-injury\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350950\">2<\/a>]:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unexplainable injuries like wounds and bruises<\/li>\n<li>Wearing of long sleeves\/long pants, even in hot weather<\/li>\n<li>Frequently carrying or keeping of sharp objects or lighters in one\u2019s bag\/room<\/li>\n<li>Declarations of hopelessness and worthlessness<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in interpersonal relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_heading  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Alternate Ways to Deal with Self-Harm Tendencies<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Harm Minimisation Techniques<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>One may address self-harm tendencies by applying harm minimisation techniques, which aim to reduce the intensity of self-harm. Such techniques include [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mental-health\/self-harm-alternatives#harm-minimization\">3<\/a>]:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scratching<\/li>\n<li>Pinching<\/li>\n<li>Snapping rubber bands on wrist<\/li>\n<li>Drawing or painting red lines on skin<\/li>\n<li>Squeezing a stress ball<\/li>\n<li>Screaming into or punching a pillow<\/li>\n<li>Holding ice<\/li>\n<li>Eating sour or spicy tidbits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It should be acknowledged that these techniques do not resolve the underlying causes of emotional turmoil. However, they are helpful for people who want to start somewhere. If you or a loved one are not ready to completely stop self-harming, consider trying these techniques to ease yourself into slowly reducing self-harm frequencies.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, note that this is not a long term solution. Ideally, we would should encourage self-harmers to talk to a trusted family member or friend about it. Reconnecting with someone you trust can help build a safe space to understand painful emotions and self-harm triggers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Emotion-focussed Coping Skills<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-21  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787202-300x200.jpg' alt='meditation_Marcus_Aurelius' title='meditation (Marcus Aurelius)' height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_heading  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Emotion-focused coping skills revolve around regulating negative feelings and emotional reactions and responses. Particularly, they are useful for stressors and causes that cannot be changed. For example, exercise, meditating or giving yourself a pep talk help us make sense of our negative thoughts. Hence, we are able to better manage our negative emotions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Problem-focussed Coping Skills<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Problem-focused coping skills focus on handling problems causing emotional distress by facing it head-on and taking action. This helps to resolve the underlying cause of one\u2019s self-harming tendencies. For example, establishing healthy boundaries or asking for support from friends and family helps us resolve our problems with the help of others,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-cottonbro-5998824-200x300.jpg' alt='' title='family (cottonbro)' height=\"300\" width=\"200\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_full  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Helping Loved Ones Who Self-Harm<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_table  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Some of us might feel unsure of how to respond when we discover that a friend or close one is self-harming. In particular, you may wonder what you can do to help, and what support you can offer. However, the important thing is to not feel responsible to \u201cfix\u201d them or to make them happy, but rather to focus on providing support and keeping them safe for the time being. Thus, here are some do\u2019s and don&#8217;ts when it comes to supporting loved ones who self-harm!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='avia-data-table-wrap avia_responsive_table'><table class='avia-table avia-data-table avia-table-1  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  avia_pricing_default '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><tbody><tr class='avia-heading-row'><th class='avia-center-col'>Do&#8217;s<\/th><th class='avia-center-col'>Don&#8217;ts<\/th><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-center-col'>Be supportive and patient:\n\nShow understanding for your loved one and try to understand what purpose self-harming serves for them. Be there for them despite their occasional slips. Understand that walking out of self-harm tendencies is a long journey.\n<\/td><td class='avia-center-col'>Ask for promises:\n\nWhile this might be done with good intentions, asking someone to promise you to stop hurting themselves may cause more distress if they feel more coerced or guilt tripped than supported.\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-center-col'>Encourage them to seek help:\n\nProvide avenues for your loved ones to seek help if they are receptive. This may include introducing them to helplines like the Samaritans of Singapore helpline, counsellors, or even other forms of coping mechanisms and support resources.\n<\/td><td class='avia-center-col'>Label or judge:\n\nPeople who self-harm are worried others will judge them for their scars or label them as suicidal. Doing so will only cause more distress and emotional turmoil.\n<\/td><\/tr><tr class=''><td class='avia-center-col'>Build their accountability towards meaningful goals:\n\nhe more fulfilled individuals feel, the more alternative coping strategies they have access to. Gently direct your loved one\u2019s focus to controllable situations rather than uncontrollable ones. Additionally, help them brainstorm ways in which they can take small steps to move towards who they want to be and what they want to achieve.\u00a0\n<\/td><td class='avia-center-col'>Be dismissive:\n\nDo not dismiss self-harmers\u2019 worries and concerns as something trivial. Asking them to \u201ccheer up\u201d might also invalidate the intensity of emotions they feel, which they find difficult to get out of.\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><style type='text\/css'>.avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(1):before { content: 'Do\u2019s'; } .avia-table-1 td:nth-of-type(2):before { content: 'Don\u2019ts'; } <\/style>\n\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_table  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_image  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Sources of Support <\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dan-meyers-hluOJZjLVXc-unsplash-300x200.jpg' alt='support_dan_meyers' title='support (dan meyers)' height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you are struggling with self-harm yourself and do not know who to turn to, here are some support avenues [<a href=\"https:\/\/stayprepared.sg\/mymentalhealth\/i-need-support-now\/\">4<\/a>]:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Support Helplines<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Samaritans of Singapore: 1 767<\/li>\n<li>IMH: 6389 2222<\/li>\n<li>National Care Hotline: 1800 202 6868<\/li>\n<li>Silver Ribbon: 6386 1928<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Counselling<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/appointment-booking\/\">Singapore Counselling Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ec2.sg\/\">Fei Yue Community Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"insight@carecorner.org.sg\">Care Corner Mental Health Department (Insight)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a more concise summary of the information presented in this article, check out our self-harm series on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/singaporecounsellingcentre\/?hl=en\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  style='height:10px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While self-harm is a taboo topic in Singapore, it is crucial that we have respectful discussions about self harm. 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