Self-Harm - Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery. Our Fairfax, VA Center specializes in treating Co-Occuring Eating Disorder.
Nonsuicidal self-injury disorder, better known as self-harm, is characterized by the purposeful actions of causing physical harm to oneself without the intention of committing suicide. This behavior is more common in teenagers and adolescents and occurs due to severe underlying emotional pain and a lack of healthy coping skills. Self-harm behaviors are coping ways to release emotions related to anger, sadness, neglect, pain and frustration; after the harmful act is completed, the individual experiences shame or guilt resulting in more negative emotions. Individuals who practice it usually have a history of emotional, sexual or physical abuse, neglect, or trauma resulting in feelings of insecurity, excessive worry and extreme anger. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa are strongly associated with it and individuals in the Fairfax, VA with these characteristics should be screened for it and vice versa. It can result in co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse, depression and suicide.
Our Fairfax, VA - Center For Discovery Residential Treatment Center specializes in treating Self-Harm and Co-Occurring Eating Disorders with customized treatment for the individual to get well on the way to his/her eating disorder recovery.
How do I know if someone I love is practicing self-harm behavior? Seek Treatment at our Fairfax, VA Recovery Center.