Do you feel the urge to harm yourself during a stressful condition? Do you feel satisfied and relieved after hurting yourself physically? Do you think that your problems would get resolved by your self-harming? Or, do you try to stop this self-harming behavior but feel an inability to do so? Take this self-harm test to know about self-harming behavior.
What Is self-Harm?
Self-injury, also known as self-harm, or self-mutilation, is defined as an intentional injury to one’s own body which usually leaves marks or causes tissue damage. The most common form of self-harm is skin cutting, head banging, hitting, and burning.
People mostly self-harm to express or cope with emotional distress and to relieve unbearable tension. A few signs of the behavior related to self-injury are:
- One or several unexplained injuries in different areas of the body
- Hiding potentially dangerous objects from known places, such as razor blades or cigarette lighters
- Drastic mood swings and feelings of low self-esteem
- Avoiding dresses and activities which expose the body, such as swimming
- Less involvement in social interaction and activities at home, school, or work
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Instructions For Taking Self-Harm Test
Below is a list of items that relate to an individual’s tendency to self-injury. Please read each item carefully, and select options that you find relevant for you.
Please note: This self-harm test is a self-assessment and not a diagnostic test.
