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What is self-harm?
Self-harm is a way some people respond to intense emotions, stress, or inner pain. It most often involves intentionally hurting oneself, either physically (e.g., cutting, burning, hitting the body) or in other ways that can harm the body or mind.
People resort to self-harm for various reasons – for some, it is a way to cope with overwhelming emotions, for others, it is a form of punishment or an attempt to feel something again during times of emotional numbness. Although it may provide short-term relief, in the long run, it does not address the real problem and can lead to even deeper difficulties.

How can keeping a journal help me?
Through journal entries, you can better reflect on what triggers the urge to self-harm in you and what other strategies can help you cope with these feelings.
In the pages dedicated to reflection, you can continuously evaluate your journal entries and, based on that, reach a deeper awareness of what self-harm brings you, what situations trigger it, and what emotional coping strategies can help you without the need to hurt yourself.