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Self-harm is defined as the intentional, direct injuring of one's own body, usually done without the intention of suicide. It is frequently used as a coping mechanism to manage or express overwhelming emotional distress, pain, or numbness

The core of the definition is the deliberate action to cause physical pain or damage, often providing a temporary sense of relief, control, or a way to feel something when feeling emotionally numb.

Common methods include cutting, burning, scratching, hitting, or biting oneself.

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