Self Injury

What is self injury ? The definition of self njury is to hurt or injure ones self due to mental and emotional problems . Self injury is n ever prevalent problem among teens and young adults who find that they cannot deal with stress , anger , sadness , fear , frustration , and other emotions that they feel they cannot easily rid themselves of . Self injury often acts as a stress reliever by releasing endorphins in the brain through unhealthy actions .

One of the most common misconceptions about self injury is that people who self injure are suicidal , but in more cases than one , that is NOT the truth . Self injury acts as a way to relieve difficult emotions that they feel they cannot release any other way , and because of the endorphins released in the brain , the body quickly makes the connection that this is a good way to releave stress .

What does self injury look like ? Self injury can often be noted as cuts or burns on a person's arms , stomach , or legs . The most commonly noted are ciggarette burns and cuts on a person's forearms . Most self injurers often hide these cuts and burns in the form of liquid makeup , long sleeves , long gloves , or a large amount of jewelry .

Some common signs of self injury are :

*wearing long sleeved clothing even in extremem or excessive heat

*being sensitive to the touch on certain areas of their body

*hiding sharp objects in their bedroom , bag , binder , etc.

*has radical or very detailed excuses as to how they got a particular burn or cut



Self injury is something especially hard to spot in an individual , but it is a very serious issue . Self injury can often times cause awful infections at the site of the injury and in many cases pertaining to cutting , a cut can go too deep and can be potentially life threatening . Yet because the self injurer does not want anyone to know they often times won't go for help and be found in critical condition .

If you know someone who is self injuring , now is the time to help , but do not feel guilty thinking that you are the cause . More often than not , self injury is brought on by a person's own internal conflicts with an anxiety disorder . First things first , think carefully about how you will talk to this person . Don't come on to them in a way that may feel threatening , accusing , or in any way that may feel anger fueled . That method will only cause them to feel as if they cannot trust or talk to you . Instead , come to this person in a manner that will show them that they can talk to you. Calmly , tell them your concers , tell them how much they mean to you , and let them know that they can trust and talk to you. Don't be surprised if they deny the claims , but do know that this is a serious issue that MUST be treated .

If you are self injuring , you need to understand that what you are doing is dangerous and damaging , not only to you but to thoughs around you , including your friends and family . Not only does self injury become more an more dangerous the longer you do it but it also becomes an addiction that needs proffesional help to quit . Talk to someone who can help you . Tell them , please .

Self injury is an issue in todays world that needs serious attention . Don't ignore a friend in need . Pass The Help

Ways to Build A Better Body Image

Its a common thing among anyone in any culture to have insecurities about your body , but it has become especially prevalent in American culture. Unfortunately, having a negative body image can greatly affect how you live your life and you feel about yourself as a person , so in this article , we intend to teach you some techniques and tips on how to build a better body image .

MAKE A LIST OF WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOURSELF

Making a list of what you love about yourself has been proven to have a more positive effect on your body image and self esteem . By forcing yourself to think positively about yourself and your looks , you also subconciously make the connection as a reality . We recommend you make a list of FIFTY things you LOVE about yourself .

SAY 5 POSITIVE THINGS IN THE MIRROR

When you are getting ready in the morning to go to work or school or wherever , say at least FIVE positive things about the way you look , in the mirror . Trust us , you'll have a MUCH better , happier day .

WORKOUT !

It has been scientifically proven that working out quite literally makes you feel better . If you hit the gym or jog around the block , releasing all the negative things you think about yourself , you'll build a better mental image of your body in your mind .

DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS

If you compare yourself to those around you , gauranteed you will find nothing but absolutely negative things to say about yourself and your body . SO instead of focusing on what you lack , focus on what you have .

If even after you've performed all of these tips you are STILL having a difficlut time with your perception of your body , talk to someone . Confide in a parent , sibling , close frined , or trusted adult who you know can and will help you . Tell them your feelings about your body image , your worries and your insecurities . Let them know that you wish to conquer this struggle with your body image and want their help n the battle . But always remember , we think you're beautiful the way you are :) Pass The Help

Welcome to Pass The Help

Welcome to Pass The Help and THANK YOU for taking time to look us up . At Pass The Help , we aim to make the community a better place for everyone . We will do our best to raise awareness of all issues , big and small , that we feel need to be discused . We will make sure everyones oppinions are heard and responded to in the appropriate manner . And above all , we WILL change the world , one step at a time :)
If anyone has any questions regarding Pass The Help , an email that all followers of Pass The Help can respond too will be setup later . For now , some of the topics that will soon be discussed here on Pass The Help are as follows :

*Tolerance
*Racism
*Bullying
*Body Image

If anyone has anymore ideas or a certain topic that they would like to discuss , please leave a comment regarding to your idea in the comment section ;) Thank you ! And remember to Pass The Help !