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Suggest Ways To Stop The Addiction Of Self Harming

I self harm by strangling myself. I push it right until I almost pass out, until my lower body starts to tingle. I know any strangulation is stupid and dangerous but I seem to need to push it further and further to get the emotional release I need. How do I stop, the addiction if you want to call it that is so strong. I have only been doing this for about 6 weeks and not everyday. how far is to far and how do I stop
Wed, 17 Jun 2020
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Hi,

I see, that you are going through a strong emotional storm & trying to find way out by doing the harmful act.

Please understand its no use doing the useless thing. It may harm you , but not going to seek attention of some one you wish to.

Try to take hold of the psychological havoc & be strong to set it right/ get away from it.

A strong determination would make it possible . You acn try mind concentration exercises , increase strength of mind yourself OR can take help of a psychotherapist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
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Suggest Ways To Stop The Addiction Of Self Harming

Hi, I see, that you are going through a strong emotional storm & trying to find way out by doing the harmful act. Please understand its no use doing the useless thing. It may harm you , but not going to seek attention of some one you wish to. Try to take hold of the psychological havoc & be strong to set it right/ get away from it. A strong determination would make it possible . You acn try mind concentration exercises , increase strength of mind yourself OR can take help of a psychotherapist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale