A young woman caused quite a stir on the internet after posting striking images on Tumblr. While her viral photos seem to be eye-catching, there’s a hidden message behind it, something not to be taken lightly.
A Young Woman Posted These Striking Images Online. When I found Out What Really It Is, I Cried.
By
Sughra Hafeez in
Heartbreaking
On 18th July 2016
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#1 At first internet users were unsure if it was a tattoo, an art, or some kind of skin disease.
#2 But the truth behind these pictures is truly devastating.
Apparently, she suffers from self-harm, a behavior in which an individual inflict self-injury in a bid to cope up with problems. Most people engage in self-harm often don't know how to deal with their emotions. Several illnesses are associated with it, including borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, anxiety or post traumatic distress disorder.
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#3 Somehow, this brave young woman found a better solution. This is what she said.
#4 According to HelpGuide.org:
Self-harm is a way of expressing and dealing with deep distress and emotional pain. As counter intuitive as it may sound to those on the outside, hurting yourself can make you feel better. In fact, you may feel like you have no choice. Injuring yourself is the only way you know how to cope with feelings like sadness, self-loathing, emptiness, guilt, and rage.
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#5 People struggling with such behavior are often told that the only options for them are intensive therapy and medication.
But she proved that isn't always the case. Sometimes all you need is a little creativity and a bunch of positive thinking.
Do you know someone who struggles with self-harm? Share this story and let them overcome their difficulty in such a beautiful way.
