How does one determine whether they need professional help or not when it comes to self-abuse?
It is our opinion at S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® that anyone who is injuring could benefit from a professional evaluation. Research shows that even those who have injured only once have a higher level of emotional distress. A professional can help the client to identify the source of that stress and learn to cope in healthier ways. It is our belief that self-injury doesn’t “work” for healthy people: that is, rather than providing a sense of relief, it merely hurts.
