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Old Sep 16, 2013, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Useless Me View Post
Thanks for your comment.... and I respect your opinion. HOWEVER, I disagree with you (and my shrink) that some head knocking is "dangerous".

Without being too argumentative.... HOW is it dangerous? No cuts, no bleeding. It is not an OD or a noose. It is simply knocking some sense back into myself or reducing stress/anxiety.

So I sincerely ask you... HOW is it dangerous?
Some people take it too far.

I think I get what you do. Just gentle knocking right? Maybe your knuckles are even loose when you do it? As a sort of distraction from the possibility of self harm? I could see how that could help. And if the person who self harms isn't a hitter, I'd definitely recommend it.

However, I get their point, too. As well as cutting, I hit as a form of self harm. Generally, my legs. Though, I've slapped my head repeatedly before.

So, I would say it all depends on the person. This may help others, may not help some.
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