Self Destructing Behaviours in Teenagers Are on the Increase

Sometimes teenagers and young adults harm themselves intentionally by making scars, cuts and burns on their body. These behaviours have been increasing in recent years. Why is there a need for these teenagers to harm themselves? How can they stop doing so?

Auto mutilation is many times an underestimated problem. However, it affects a growing number of adolescents and young adults, most of which are women who are having problems in their lives, such as problems with parents and drugs. More than one out of ten young people are affected by this problem.

Why do evil?

Auto mutilation as the name implicates is to harm oneself intentionally. This is done through small cuts with a razor blade or a cutter, burns and bites and to do this the teenager needs to be out of sight from his surroundings, hiding in his room or bathroom. These repeatedly practiced injuries are not intended to draw attention, but it seems that they are made to take control over emotions, fear and anger. Certain pop music artists such as Marilyn Mansion used this kind of "fashion" which they did not deny and which may have influenced many teenagers and young adults.

Anorexia and bulimia

There seems to be a strong link between self-harm and eating disorders. Thus, the need to self-harm oneself is also found in teenagers having the problem of anorexia. It is also related to certain cases of bulimia. This seems logical, because eating disorders and self harm are caused by similar expressions that of ill-being and the willingness to master the changes of his body. Sometimes auto mutilation is also linked to alcohol abuse and drugs. Of course, there are no rules.

Dialogue is essential

Generally, self decreasing with age and disappearing after a few years but in some cases, auto mutilation may be the indication of more serious conditions. Parents who discover this problem should not hesitate to direct their child to a psychologist or psychiatrist. The help of a specialist will help young adults understand the reasons for his behaviour. The self infliction reflects a deep malaise and a shrink can help the teenager to reconcile with his body and limit damage. We must also think about the family relationship of those who harm themselves because the lack of doing so indicates lack of listening. It is therefore essential to restore the dialogue and try to understand the teenager's cries for help without labelling him.

Sources:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/77445.php