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Self Injury Or Cutting!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture

Self Injury Or Cutting 

Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
Homeopathic Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
Psychotherapy Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
Surgical Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
Other Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting
What is Self Injury or Cutting
Symptoms of Self Injury or Cutting
Causes of Self Injury or Cutting
Risk factors of Self Injury or Cutting
Complications of Self Injury or Cutting
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Self Injury or Cutting
Precautions & Prevention of Self Injury or Cutting
Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting 

Homeopathic Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting

Homeopathy is safe natural and effective treatment of psychoemotional complaints. It acts on thoughts, emotions and behavior to help develop a healthy personality. It has the ability to relieve emotional pain and suffering. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of Self Injury or Cutting are:

Agar
Bell
Hyos
Lach
Lil T
Merc
Nux V
Staph
 

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting

Acupuncture is well known for treatment of psychological disorders. It calms mind and relieves stress arising due to deep psychological issues. In acupuncture therapist will first diagnose the case on the basis of energy system or chi blockage as well as on the basis of status of five elements. On this basis certain disease specific acupoints are selected and stimulated.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting can help you identify and manage underlying issues that trigger self-injury. In psychotherapy, individuals can talk through their problems, and establish what is at the heart of their need to self-harm. It helps you learn skills to better tolerate stress and regulate your emotions. It also boosts your self-image; improve your relationships and problem-solving skills. Hypnotherapy is safe and quick treatment of deep seated psychological issues and barriers.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting

Allopathic Treatment of Self Injury or Cutting involves the use of antidepressants or other psychiatric medications. These medications help improve depression, anxiety or other mental disorders commonly associated with self-injury.

What is Self Injury or Cutting

Self-injury is the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as cutting or burning yourself. Self-injury is often done on impulse, it may be considered an impulse-control behavior problem.

Symptoms of Self Injury or Cutting

Scars, such as from burns or cuts
Fresh cuts, scratches, bruises or other wounds
Broken bones
Keeping sharp objects on hand
Relationship troubles
Wearing long sleeves or long pants, even in hot weather
Claiming to have frequent accidents
 

Causes of Self Injury or Cutting

Emotionally empty
Seek attention or to manipulate others
Punish yourself for perceived faults
 

Risk factors of Self Injury or Cutting

Early teen years
Sexually, physically or emotionally abused
Negative emotions
Having friends who self-injure
Alcohol or substance use
 

Complications of Self Injury or Cutting

Permanent scars or disfigurement
Guilt and low self-esteem
Accidental or deliberate suicide
Infection
Blood loss if major blood vessels or arteries are cut 
 

Diagnosis of Self Injury or Cutting

There is no specific diagnostic test for self-injury. Diagnosis is based on a physical and mental evaluation.

Precautions & Prevention of Self Injury or Cutting

There is no sure way to prevent self-injury. You can follow the following ways to reduce the risk of self-injury:

Promoting programs encouraging peers to seek help
Offering education about media influence
Adults should be educated about the warning signs of self-injury
Identifying people most at risk and offering help

 

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