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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Self Harm (Mutilation)

The definition of self harm is: — n | |
the practice of cutting or otherwise wounding oneself, usually considered as indicating psychological disturbance. People (Mainly females, but males also) may cut themselves for a range of different reasons. They may feel no emotions, and do it to feel something. Or because they feel they need a release because all their emotions are bottled up inside. They do it for instant gratification. Other people crave the attention, Or they want to die. But most people who cut aren't trying to kill themselves. They want to get rid of their inner turmoil. They are usually deeply depressed and feel that it is the answer, but in the long run it makes their condition worse. |
Other methods people use for self harm are: Burning themselves, Scratching themselves, Swallowing sharp objects, Breaking bones intentionally, Hitting their head, Pulling hair, etc. People doing these things are really suffering emotionally and should seek help. |
Thursday, March 31, 2011
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Alcoholism
Alcoholism: –noun Pathology .
Some ways you can tell if a loved one has a drinking problem:
-Often drinking more then intended.
-Drinking more in dangerous and stressful situations, eg. Driving or during an argument.
-Changes in demeanor
-Lying to others or hiding their drinking habits
-Needing to drink in order to relax or feel better
-"Blacking out" Or forgetting what they did/said while drinking.
a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally.
Also: continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks
(taken from: www.dictionary.reference.com)
As you can probably already tell it is very serious, though in most cases not treated as seriously as it should. Most people turn a blind eye, because not many people can handle the truth. Some ways you can tell if a loved one has a drinking problem:
-Often drinking more then intended.
-Drinking more in dangerous and stressful situations, eg. Driving or during an argument.
-Changes in demeanor
-Lying to others or hiding their drinking habits
-Needing to drink in order to relax or feel better
-"Blacking out" Or forgetting what they did/said while drinking.
some withdrawal symptoms they might experience are: Anxiety, depression, Loss of appetite, fatigue, headaches, irritability, nausea, and more
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