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Q: Why do I Want to Cut Myself?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 30th, 2006

I NEED HELP I THINK IAM GOING MAD I ALWAYS WANT TO CUTMYSELF AND IHAVE BEEN IN HOSPTIAL 3 OR 4 TIMES AND THE DOCTOR SAY IF I CUT MY SELF ONE MORE TIME HE SAY I WILL BE PUT IN A MENTAL HOME PLEASE HELP ME

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on June 5th, 2006

Mental Conditions Answer A1009

You will need to seek expert help from a psychiatrist. In a mental home you can receive such help. Psychiatrists will identify whether or not you are aware of your actions while trying to hurt yourself. This knowledge can then inform the diagnosis and treatment of your condition.

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