hey all, i'm doing a little survey on the public's perception of
self-harm
>>link to survey:
http://www.my3q.com/go.php?url=onslaught/39567
self-harm is defined as the the deliberate hurting of oneself, of
these include hitting, cutting or burning oneself, pulling hair and
binge drinking.
self-harm is commonly associated with the emo fad i guess;
according to daily conversations and perhaps stereotypes.. I
remember a few months ago, there was an article in the straits
times telling parent's to beware of emo kids, simply because of the
threat of self-harm..
while there are many reasons as to why people self-harm, of these
include relief from problems, peer pressure and simply because they
think it is cool. Well, the first option might seem more
justifiable, but are there other alternatives to it, since
self-harming leaves a permanent scar on your body, and for that
moment of escape and relief, it might not be that worth it after
all.
while that's my take on the issue, i wonder what's yours and are
self-harmers really discriminated in society? is self-harm still
considered as taboo??
these are the little questions that pop up whenever facing with
society's problems
do complete the survey. thanks a mill!