Why do people with depression "self-harm"? This is a complex and profound issue. Depression is a serious mental illness in which patients often feel depressed, lose interest, insomnia, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc., and Zhishan psychologists say that these symptoms may cause patients to have feelings of self-loathing and even the urge to harm themselves. So, why do people with depression choose to "self-harm"?
First, self-harm is an emotional expression and coping mechanism. People with depression often feel extreme pain and are unable to alleviate this emotion through normal socializing, work or play. Self-harm becomes a pathway, a way they can control to express and release their inner pain. It's a temporary escape from pain and a self-protection mechanism.
Second, self-harm is a way for people with depression to seek attention. Many people with depression use self-harm to attract the attention of others, hoping to be cared for and understood. They may think that it is only by hurting themselves that they can get the attention of others and get people to pay attention to their suffering. However, this practice often only exacerbates their feelings of loneliness and helplessness, and plunges them further into despair.
Furthermore, self-harm is a psychological suggestion for people with depression. People with depression often fall into feelings of self-denial and self-doubt, and they may feel that they are worthless, unworthy of love, unable to control their lives, etc. Self-harm becomes a positive psychological cue that makes them feel painful and uncomfortable, but also makes them feel valued and important. However, this psychological suggestion will only increase their psychological burden and make it more difficult for them to get rid of depression.
Finally, environmental and genetic factors may also have an impact on self-injurious behavior in people with depression. For example, some people may be more prone to depression in specific life circumstances, which may include interpersonal tensions, work stress, financial difficulties, etc. At the same time, depression is also hereditary, and if there is a depressed person in the family, the chances of other people will also increase. These factors may make people more helpless and hopeless in the face of depression, leading to self-injurious behaviors.
In summary, there are many reasons why people with depression choose "self-harm". They may self-harm to cope with extreme inner pain, seek attention, make psychological cues, or they may be influenced by environmental and genetic factors. Therefore, Zhishan psychologists suggest that we need to give more care and understanding to people with depression to help them realize that the disease can be managed and controlled. At the same time, society and families should also provide more support and help for people with depression, so that they feel that they are not alone and that someone is willing to listen to their pain and distress. Only in this way can we effectively reduce the self-injurious behavior of people with depression and help them regain the joy and hope of life.