Self-Harm / Wrist-Cutting
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Deliberately harming myself
Intentionally hurt my body
Hurting myself on purpose
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Acts of self-harm describes deliberately harming oneself and can include cutting or burning or pulling out hair.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Self-harm / Wrist-cutting
Possible causes
- Anorexia nervosa / bulimia nervosa
A condition where there is abnormal fear of gaining weight. Patients try to lose weight excessively through fasting, inducing vomiting, or excessive exercise.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Have you ever intentionally hurt yourself, such as by cutting yourself or pulling your hair?
Do you feel fatigued?
Do you have difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Do you feel tired almost every day and unmotivated to do anything?
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Reviewed By:
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan