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These FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) deal with the topic of self injury. I am aware that it is a bit of a stretch to call all these texts FAQ's, but they seemed to fit here.
What is Self-Injury? Are behaviors that alter the body's appearance such as tatooing, drug use, body piercing, ritual mutilation, etc. SI? How does SI develop? What is the course of SI? Who typically takes part in SI? What ways do people SI? Why would anybody intentionally hurt themselves? What is the connection between Self-Injury and shame? What are rituals in SI? Is Self-Injury impulsive? What is the relationship between thoughts and SI? What is the relationship between emotions and SI? What are the different models of SI? What other psychological factors influence Self-Injury?
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