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 Hidden Wounds
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Cutting: the act of inflicting pain on your own body by cutting the skin until it bleeds.
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Levels of self abuse
- Slight irritation of the skin
- Superficial scratches
- Razor blade marks
- Cuts or skin penetration
- Cigarette burns
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Myths about cutting
- They are crazy
- They do it for attention
- All they have to do is stop doing it
- Cutting is just a weak suicide attempt
- If we ignore it, it will go away
- They will grow out of it
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Peers often see
a problem with their friends early on
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Signs or behaviors to look for regarding individuals who might be cutting themselves
- Isolating or pulling back
- Change in behavior
- Sharp objects missing
- Withdrawn or secretive
- Fresh scars or cuts
- In abusive relationships
- Hiding sharp objects
- Hoarding bandages
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Clothing: If individuals are wearing long sleeves, and it is warm outside, they may be hiding scars from cutting.
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May 16, 2012
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