The Psychology Behind X (Important Video)

[@nikimeihua]

I did self harm when I was a teenager and people don't really understand that the root of the problem is really deep. I have been 7 years clean ☺️

[@Chance.Melodies]

Congratulations on 7 years! I hope one day I can make it to that. Going on day 2 at the moment.

[@L3m0nB33]

That's so freaking awesome! I'm so happy and proud of you, dude! I'm about 2 years! Progress!

[@nikimeihua]

@@Chance.Melodies thank you dear, I'm sure you will ☺️ take your time to live this process and remember you deserve love and happiness ✨❤️

[@nikimeihua]

@@L3m0nB33 thank you 😀also congrats 👏 happy to hear that ✨❤️

[@Sweetcancermoon123]

Congratulations🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@xharica]

watching this because I wanna understand myself

[@ishratjahan5973]

I have no idea what I am my family just pushing me to be another

[@panoskexas6340]

@@ishratjahan5973 sometimes people do not know how to apreciate something they do not know

[@IsaiyahOriginalSonamChoki]

@@xharica samee

[@DawnBytez]

Same

[@BearZA]

Samesies friend

[@Wenixa]

0:25 this used to be me when i was younger "why would someone hurt themselves?" And here I am now, 4 months clean Edit: thank you for the support!! Reminder that relapses are apart of the healing process and don't feel ashamed if you relapse

[@L3m0nB33]

@Wenixa I'm so happy and proud of you! I'm about 2 years. It's been such a struggle, but it's so worth it! Sending support and love! And remember, relapses do not make you a bad person. Life is tough. Be kind and patient with yourself. 💕

[@jayredz7807]

Congratulations. You got this !!!

[@Wenixa]

@@L3m0nB33 thank you!!! Congrats to you aswell for the 2 years!! Relapses are always apart of the healing process

[@heathervannatter364]

Heck yeah!! Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 so proud of you and your journey!! You did the thing!!

[@heathervannatter364]

​@@L3m0nB33yay!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!! You're amazing, strong and tough.

[@funnyfish1982]

Before I became friends with one of my classmates, he used to hurt himself. He said once he cut himself so bad he was rushed to the hospital. He apparently spent a year in a mental hospital (but I am unsure I kinda forgot), but once we became friends, he stopped self-harm. Hopefully he never has to go through this again...

[@couch_potato9265]

You must be one hell of a friend bro

[@funnyfish1982]

@couch_potato9265 pretty ironic that except for him I have no friends

[@Kewl_alien]

@@funnyfish1982 I'm glad you two found each other ❤️

[@CasperExtension]

I don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I did

[@aerialace6445]

Hey lady doing the voice over I hope this wasn't too difficult to get through. I heard your voice waver at times and it just felt this was a more difficult one to go through. Just checking much love ❤️

[@danteciccarelli2790]

I was thinking the same, especially when she talked about cutting or the piercing of skin. Thank you though for reading And bringing More attention to this topic

[@TheMakronX]

Yeah I've noticed it too. It must be really hard to talk about these topics while maintaining a friendly tone. I thank them for what they do.

[@SophiaLin-wi9fe]

I noticed too, I'm sorry if these are hard to read, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart that's no longer there for doing this.

[@Red_kecher]

I noticed too and I hope they are okay and everyone els is

[@bean2381]

Who sweet of you😊

[@Alexa-e8f7x]

this video made me cry. My boyfriend is extremely suicidal and harms himself a lot and he's currently in a mental hospital. I wish the best for him and anybody else in his shoes ♥

[@kxy.77]

@@Alexa-e8f7x i hope he'll get out of this ❤️

[@TheMakronX]

@@Alexa-e8f7x You're very brave and caring for still remaining by your boyfriend's side. But do remember to take care of your own health as well. I wish the best for you both.

[@Alexa-e8f7x]

@ yeah i do take care of myself. But he's been gone for over 167 days or so and its been really rough. And without him I've also been experiencing a lot of gender dysphoria and stuff like that

[@peteribbotson6806]

Thanks for this video. Currently struggling to support my son (14) and daughter (12) who have been doing this for the past few months to a year.

[@heathervannatter364]

May the universe give you strength and an understanding of your children's thought process that got them here. Hugs, give them all the hugs especially when you are out of time or busy. That's how my mom helped me, sometimes by force she would hug me, hold me, made me feel valid without words. She would also buy children's play sets, like bowling and have a silly competition, play or don't she would play regardless. She brought back childlike bliss with no worries, it's never that serious and if it is walk away, think, talk, write, color, clear that head. Yell, scream, chop wood whatever it takes. I lived with therapy my whole youth but it was her love, patience and willingness to understand without pushing that broke me free. She's gone for many years now, I still buy children's toys to bring back joy and clear my head. Happiness breaks down the seriousness. Best of luck to you. Remember it's their first time feeling some of these emotions and might not understand them or why they happen. High feelings are intense no matter the emotion. It's tough growing into yourself 😊

[@foggypebble5159]

Try starting a conversation by asking them why they feel like doing it and what emotions they feel when they do it. Sometimes the most healing thing is just having someone to talk to and who will listen.

[@iDontKnowAnymore555]

I’ve suffered with self harm and suicidal thoughts, and this video helped me quite a bit. The final bit with instructions to stop self harm helped me a ton. I can’t say how long I’ve wanted to get rid of the pain, but I’m gonna try to get clean of self harm. This video helped me. Thank you.

[@heathervannatter364]

My advice, throw away your kit, all at once container and all. Throw away the tools you threw in anger, the one you know is there just in case, yeah gone. It's freeing and gives a sense of heck yeah I feel good about this. Find something that is calming like coloring with classical music, and take that to your hiding place. Make your secret space a neutral zone instead of a shameful hate place. Cause you own yourself and can control everything you put your mind to. Our minds live for repeat. Teach yourself that the past scars are battles you won, you don't need new ones for new battles anymore. You are stronger than the scars, the pain, the weight of the world. Healing looks fabulous on you. 😊

[@Denzler1718]

I understand, and I wish you all the best recovering from self harm. Just know that you absolutely matter and there are always people who care about you, even if you think there aren't, I promise you they are there.

[@iDontKnowAnymore555]

@@Denzler1718Thank you. I can’t begin to tell you how much this means to me.

[@Denzler1718]

@@iDontKnowAnymore555 Of course. No one should have to go through this alone.

[@JJS70707]

@@iDontKnowAnymore555 I’m so proud of you for taking these steps forward! Good luck ❤️‍🩹

[@calebhatch8513]

I am someone who has dealt with mental health issues including self harm for the majority of my life, this video does a pretty good job of explaining it. As someone who has marks ranging from scratches all the way up to needing stitches, the only main thing I would add is that sometimes self harm is a way to feel something when you’re unbelievably numb. There’s a rush that can come from it that is incredibly appealing when you lack all emotion. Needless to say, self harm is not way. It can be beneficial in the moment, but doesn’t help out long term. Stay safe out there guys!

[@k6t1e]

thank you!! i used to X majorly my freshman year of highschool, and now have all of these ugly and visible scars all over my arms. i’m incredibly insecure and embarrassed about them, since i’m a totally different person now, but this video reminds me of how much progress i’ve made since then, and how i’m doing better now. that i’m okay, and my scars can remind me of those things. thank you

[@Everyone_is_enough]

That's awsome! I'm glad your clean

[@jayscka4938]

I understand you i also have a lot of scars, but i also like them cause its a reminder that i (and you as well) have been through hell, and made it. If someone judges you on that, well you missed a bullet then, cause if they are so stupid they actually don't care what you've been through, then the best they can do is being clear about their intentions. Anyway, scars are a symbol of your resilience as a human being, and your strength. So you (and i) should learn to see it that way, and be proud.

[@BlueburntX]

@@jayscka4938 I never had this problem of X, but I am suicidal and do want some scars to be taken more seriously as no one does it. I have a bald eyebrow from a cut when I was an infant and I believe it’s ugly and want to cover it with a scar that makes it look like I been in a more recent accident. Perhaps a nice cosmetic to it but idk.

[@izora_chan]

I used to self harm every two to three days when I was 11-12. I guess that is quite a young age but at least now I do it much less. Only once in a blue moon like a few weeks ago. I know it’s not right but I used to mention my previous self harm quite often as a coping mechanism. I spoke of it almost jokingly, like “oh this is just another wierd part of my life haha” kind of thing. It reminds me to not do it again, but then people would question whether I really did it. How I lacked any obvious, visible scars. How I seemed so happy now that they just couldn’t fathom how I could’ve possibly ‘resorted to that’. When I self harmed, I would always slit my right wrist over and over again. It was never deep enough to scar, but always deep enough to draw blood. It relieved my stress, but no one around me would think that a child would do such a thing to herself. Hence, it took over a year before anyone found out.Laughing has long since become my default action. Whenever I’m nervous, angry sad it’s always met with laughter. Because in the past, when I self-harmed, people saw me as gloomy, unsociable, unstable. But now, I just end up isolating myself despite being surrounded by people that I believe don’t know me. Because I’m afraid that if they know who I really am, they wouldn’t stay by my side like my family does. Even after all the growth I thought I experienced, I am still a coward.

[@ikahayakawa]

For me self harm was to gain the validation, happiness and the attention i lacked as a child, at some I got bad attention like being laughed at for scoring less or bullying but self harm used to make me feel that sense of good attention when people asked me how I was or actually talked to me rather than sitting all alone trying to fit in, however my mother tears and desperate persistence saved my life, it took me a lot of time but I learned to love and who actually love me, tbh now I don't really care whether anyone talks to me or nobody want to be friend with, as long as I have my mom and myself in control I don't need anyone I have the most powerful element on earth and that's love

[@MissSparrow.1]

It's so painful to think that some people feel they need to turn to self-harm for solace. I wish more people could find the comfort and care they truly need and deserve.

[@A55a551n]

Timestamps 1). Self-harm 0:54 2). Substitution and relief 1:53 3). Persistence 2:56 4). Low self-esteem 3:39 5). A cry for help 4:22 6). Suicidal 5:05 6.1). Desire to live or fear of death 5:53 6.2). Communication 6:23 6.3). Coping mechanism 6:42 7). How to stop self-harm 7:07 7.1). Reach out 7:19 7.2). Identify triggers 7:41 7.3). Find alternatives 8:07 7.4). Mimicry 8:18 Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day. Sorry this is so late. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@dorka4141]

I am crying over this video, i am clear about a half year, but when i am in a hard situation i often want to hurt myself, see blood or anything, its really hard not to do. Seeing this video made clear that it wasnt all my fault, that it wasnt weakness. Thank you for the video.

[@Michela-d1i]

Me too... you are not alone ...

[@val38294]

the problem with me is that i have been suicidal since age 8 which is slightly concerning but it's my abusive parents' faults. here i am now. Thank you so much psych2go for your content

[@indulgence42]

I'm right there with you on this. I never thought I'd make it this far. Never give up!

[@Sweetcancermoon123]

To the person who needs to hear this :- YOU CAN DO THIS,DON'T GIVE Up!!!! ❤

[@Chrissy717]

I think the best part about these videos is how they make us feel seen. When you are so lost inside your head and your thoughts with nowhere to run, you start to consider doing stuff that's just bad for yourself. Sometimes, just the though of ending yourself can release the pressure of your current mood and problems...

[@peishancraken]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@snoopdoff]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@BenjaminCanales-nn9gi]

Yes baire_tyler1, I have a similar experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction, and mushrooms have significantly contributed to my recovery and being clean today.

[@AfkAliaga]

I wish those were more accessible here. Microdosing was the next thing I planned for my husband. He's 59 & facing many mental health issues, probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma for 8 days. Sadly, I had to get a TPO because he's 6'6, over 300 pounds, and displaying violent behavior, always talking about hurting others. He's really aggressive. If anyone out there knows about BPD, is it common to have an obsession with violence?

[@snoopdoff]

Is he on instagram ?

[@BenjaminCanales-nn9gi]

baire_tyler1 is the man

[@shiralony]

Another unmentioned self harming habits can be: Emotional eating, under eating or over eating, dangerous sex behaviours and of course drug and alcohol use

[@Snackeroid]

Sorry, but "Sexual sex behaviours" distracted me from the premise of your comment xD

[@Crimson_insanity4]

Hahah... Yeah, yeah. -scout

[@Cubedex679]

Under eating is one I'm definitely struggling with, constantly going between 24-72 hours between meals. it's not a quick sharp feeling of pain, it's a long sustained discomfort I find satisfaction in. It affects my physical health and my mental health, and strangely I like the fact that it does. It's not something I have to take steps to do, my inaction is what perpetuates it. It's not visible to the human eye. It's not something that will get me rushed to a hospital because I need stitches or I'm bleeding out. I have some friends who are aware of it, and tell me frequently to stop what I'm doing and go get food. It's becoming all the more tempting to lie about it.

[@Unknown-s2y6p]

Wait Wdym, can u explain the sexual, overeating and emotional behaviours??

[@shiralony]

@@Snackeroid fixed, sorry I'm not a native English speaker

[@whycantistopsinging]

Over the last two years I’ve been through inpatient and outpatient treatment for major depression. Being understood and understanding myself, as well as learning coping skills, has helped tremendously. I am almost a year clean from self harm. It took a lot of work to get here, but now I know my worst day healing is still better than my best day suffering. It’s worth the work to get better and it IS possible. There is hope. I’m living it.

[@Undisociar]

Psych2go Just want to say thank you for these videos. It actually helps me and other people. Thank you❤

[@justaserbiandoomer497]

After seeing that a lot of people are not psychologically in the best space right now, Psych2Go almost immediately makes a video on self harm and suicide. I've always liked your guys' videos but this is truly deserving of respect

[@Chance.Melodies]

Hey, thank you. I really needed this today. Trying to go on day 2 SH free and I feel like this is even harder than overcoming my other addictions. 10 months sober. Day 2 clean. It has to be worth it… somehow.

[@lunarsaber368]

I'm so proud of you! Sending positivity your way!

[@caroc1630]

You got this! Always be compassionate with yourself. You life and your body is so worth it. ❤️

[@Quaticco]

Wow, that's awesome how you went 2 days clean! You're amazing and you can do this!

[@Joozooba]

Common u can protect yourself you are doing good, no matter what others say u deserve to see yourself as a 80 years old person, u deserved and you can make it into your 80s untill then keep holding on hope tightly so that in 80s you good memories to look back and feel proud, u also deserve to get old no matter what other say make it into your 80s don't give up on yourself just because other have.

[@Scr4mbledM3ggs]

Ik I’m just a random stranger but I believe in you! ❤️❤️

[@Chairiations]

I have a friend who is suffering in an abusive household that wont let him pursue help. This video was really helpful in understanding him, and i think it would help him understand himself.

[@Quaticco]

oh, that's sad, maybe call child services or something to give him the support he needs?

[@wonderlandian13]

i’m 10 months clean today. thank you for this

[@cringetrain]

hey, I just want to say that while I don't personally struggle with SH, I have people close to me who do. It's definetly something really challenging to deal with. I don't understand everything about it to full extent but well, I always try to learn more. I always try giving support in the ways I can. Even if it's hard, I try giving my best. I know it's scary to reach out for help, but please do it. There will be always someone that will listen and care about you. What I want to say is that I wish all support in the world to whoever struggles with this and also to everyone who has someone they care about struggling this way. You can make it, you can heal from this. I know that simple words can't do miracles but I just want to show support and care. I'm already proud of you for being here. Take care.

[@TheMakronX]

Thank you for your support. It's pretty difficult to reach out for help. And remember to take care of yourself as well. My best wishes.

[@Rextone-x2s]

My depression was at its peak during my high school years, I used to sh frequently during that time. While my journey is still ongoing(last time I sh'd was ~5 months ago), I'm in a much better place already. On social media I've unsubscribed from a lot of groups/channels that post negative stories(like the news or the AmItheAsshole subreddit) to avoid doomscrolling, Learning about different philosophies also helped me change my perspective and reflect. There is light at the end of the tunnel, we need to head towards it one step at a time.

[@Sweetandpsycho932]

To the people who have a history of SH: you are not alone. This is nothing to be ashamed of. I believe you can recover and get the support you need. Just take it one step at a time. I may not have personal experience with this, but I do know it’s anything but a straight-line process to recovery. It takes time and patience. You may relapse, but what matters is that you keep trying to recover. However long you’ve been clean, that is a wonderful accomplishment. Even if it doesn’t feel like a long time, you’re still making progress. Keep going, I believe in you. ❤

[@Bobaganoosh68]

@Sweetandpsycho932 thank you ;

[@lyndsaymcgregor9529]

Don't lose hope you never know what tomorrow may bring ❤❤❤❤ I completely understand I also suffer from Adhd, anxiety and depression and trauma Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@Quaticco]

You're awesome for being so strong!

[@richardscathouse]

Stay away from The-rapists thats probably your only problem, hanging out with judgy failures

[@lyndsaymcgregor9529]

@Quaticco thank you very much for your kind words 🙏😊❤️☺️

[@tripletflamesrainbowstarpeople]

I’ve never actually hurt myself but used to think about it, and I’m watching this video to better understand why so that it doesn’t happen again.

[@clintonnagy1662]

With the scars to prove it, I can say I wear mine with pride as reminders of my battles with depression. Look, I'm still here and moving forward.

[@AdrianSyamporado]

There's also alot of people that fake self harming themselves in social media that it's getting harder to distinguish people who are actually struggling and faking thank you for this video❤

[@rajatmond]

It has no business being on social media, real or not. I remember instagram back from 2017. Since instagram decided to immediately remove those a lot of them stopped doing it.

[@AdrianSyamporado]

@rajatmond im talking abt helping people who really struggle on their mental health because some people fake struggling for fame and views

[@ducttape-sillystring]

have you considered that they also need help? if they are so desperate for attention that they harm themselves for it? is that not a cry for help? conscious or not? harming for views is a sign that they need help, not ridicule

[@AdrianSyamporado]

@ducttape-sillystring I get where you're coming from because I'm that person who wants attention so I make my trauma more horrible than it sounds and it irritates me if people who fakes their illness to gain fame and make money off it like similar on people faking ticks when in reality they don't have one though people who actually hurts themselves and post it or spread awareness is an exception because I know they also need help and it's a cry for help this also applies to people who tries to get attention without the need to hurt themselves but my point is faking illness is becoming common that people who actually is struggling is overshadowed don't you think?

[@aaronthenorm5400]

Causing self harm This apples to the entirety of the republican voters!

[@JuliaVanGoth]

Thank you shedding light on this. It took me years to overcome SH and get to root of the problem, which I’m working on and this was nearly 20 years ago. I hope anyone battling with SH knows they aren’t alone, they have amazing internal strength and deserve all the care, support and love ❤

[@sleepymikah]

Thank you for this video. I’m currently five months clean, which is a pretty big deal for me since this is about the second or third time I’ve made it this long since the beginning of 2022. Everyday I am glad to just be alive.

[@Quaticco]

5 months is really great!

[@BlakeLightsbane]

This is an extremely difficult topic, thank you for discussing it. When I was in high school, I had gotten out of a toxic environment, but didn’t recognize that what I went through wasn’t normal until I had almost committed to self harm. I don’t know what led my own voice to come back to me and challenge the idea before I committed, but I’m glad it did and gave me a different, more productive distraction- rabbit hole research. As of six or eight months ago, I finally decided on a college major after a lot of reflection, now it’s just a matter of fighting my way to there. It’s not hopeless, give yourself the chance to explore, and you’ll see potential within yourself again.

[@MsBriannaPascual]

I cried while watching this. And yes. Self-harm lessen the pain that I was feeling. I'm clean for a few weeks. Hope I won't lose my mind again.

[@hayan_7]

Thankfully I've overcome that stage, I used to do that as a child 🙂

[@Everyone_is_enough]

Congratulations! I'm glad you've stoped😊

[@Waterykid]

You rock phych2go!! U have helped many people!

[@Itzzss.gracee]

Thank you for this video. I suffer from this and still is, many have judged me for it but I just can’t control it.

[@Frister1231]

I suffered though depression, anxiety, and self harm. A lot of this rings true.

[@mikemaio4351]

I used to self harm in high school, I have been getting better, and that first point really sums up my experience. Thank you.

[@Golgibaby]

Thank you for having the conversation because it is hard conceptually to understand unless you've ever experienced suffering so great such that other means of coping are soothing.

[@TheMakronX]

Thank you for raising awareness about mental health. Mental health is a collaborative process, so please be kind to one another and to yourselves. Take care

[@Angie-wt8pg]

Watching this to understand and help some of my friends who struggle with this 💝

[@TR-lk4ik]

I’m watching because I’ve punched /hit myself mostly in the legs when I’m extremely upset or depressed..,thank you for this video🙏🏾💕

[@Mewstereal]

Thank you so much for this. I struggle with SH and destroying things, and this video helps me feel understood. ❤

[@vp9348]

This was a tremendously helpful video. It gives me a sense of Self-Advice, which is comforting to know when one of us gets depressed.~ Much needed to hear~

[@semi_dott]

I was around 11-12, my previous years had lot of dirt that was now collected at the age of 12, i did seIf harm A LOT(i still have a bruises), i had lot of suicidal thoughts and attempts, which non of them ofcourse were successful. I didn't had anyone to say my struggles openly, I live around people who believe those "mental health isnt real", "Kids dont have problems" , i used to heurt myself as to ask of help and escape. I stopped doing just one day, i was never rude to myself, but internet helped me A LOT, i talked to some random people, wasn't like trauma dumping or anything, just playing games together and going out hesring others with their struggles, and it gave me a lot of meaning to live, i started doing art again, which i left at 10, and i grew in my art, now i just draw to cope with my emotions, and i talked to myself(ik it's weird), but hearing myself express emotions and my needs was all that i needed, even if it was with myself. Im very greatful for internet, i know people say internet isnt a good place, but for me it saved my life. I can't be more greatful. Thank you

[@Noahfinnce_worship]

Yes, this was an important video. 4:01 that quote is so beautiful ❤️

[@be1tube]

Props to the animation team. This is a difficult topic to communicate without falling into the twin traps of understatement or sensationalizing.

[@4ngelGh0st]

The sad thing is I will never be clean for as long as I would be alive... I feel as if I'm disappointing people I just left my abusive father's house and fled to my mother's, he claimed my mother made all of my mental problems up even tho I have the scars... but I see I'm happier than I was with him

[@JennaRose957]

Now an adult and over 8 years clean…still to this day I can’t wear shorts without getting stares. It was childhood trauma that got me here but it’s also how I survived to this day. Someday I wish the stigma on X will change 💔

[@foggypebble5159]

Thank you so much for this video, I know this subject makes some people uncomfortable but many suffer from this behind closed doors and this video is very informative and helpful, especially the last part. I'm sending mental hugs to all those of you in the comments who are hurting, you deserve happiness

[@Squidpeg]

I cut for 8 years after an intensly abusive childhood. It was only when my dad switched from threats and shame to understanding, and then my grandpa showed empathy, that I decided to seek professional help. It took a few solid years of therapy, but I am now 17 years clean. It IS possible. ❤

[@chesscat_]

This was the right time for this video to come out. Thanks.

[@franzii_thelobbyhoe8640]

Thank you so much for this video. Even if I don't do it myself, there are so many people. Its a very important topic 🙌

[@chickenator872]

Once again this channel comes in with exactly the video I needed to see right now

[@paulinarozmaric946]

I never understood why would I wanna die or self-harm. I now understand and it's much easier for me to just know what's wrong. While watching this video I found somethings so useful. I self-harm because of my trauma and feeling of guilt, like I deserved thay. I hope I'll get better and thank you❤❤

[@TheWrekerVids]

As a teen, I used to engage in self harming, but now, 4 months clean, Im glad I found this video. I was nearing the end of what I could handle, but this video stopped me from continuing

[@puppyloverhowler]

Thank you for making this, I struggled with self-injury for a while and knowing that I'm not alone in the journey to recover brings me a bit of comfort. I'm a over a month clean as of writing this and I hope you and your team make more videos to help others. ❤

[@ExiledChunk456-dx3lr]

3:43 As someone in that situation now… A lot. A lot of guilt I feel even though most things I feel guilty about I was a child and I didn’t know better

[@AlmaaT96]

This make me cry, I thought I had it overcome but I think not. I never talk about it again.. i hope everyone has the happy lives that we want and thank u for being here, and thanks myself for be so strong

[@parthchafle7745]

Thanks for such helpful videos, they really help 😊😊😊

[@Kitten_Baker-art]

I watched this as i have had those thoughts, and although they're gone now i'm still far from being happy with myself, but also because i have an oc who harms himself, and i would like his experience to be relatable so that any who come across him don't feel alone, even if he's fictional there would have to be some way of the creator knowing of it, i know his story ends with him stopping just as those who have stopped harming themselves have. All i have to do is educate myself enough to properly cover it

[@semi_dott]

That's so sweet, i use art as a coping mechanisms too. It's beautiful seeing other people to do it too 😭

[@SkulkingSOB]

Been clean for 15 days. Wish anyone who is struggling with this healing. Y'all are so brave ♥

[@profesor_dragon2007]

Thank you for publishing this video and I hope that it helps others on their journeys!❤ It has helped me realize that so much of what I struggle with is SH and that I really need help.

[@karlaalexa1594]

This is such a perfect explanation. Every single reason why I've self harmed is in this video.

[@aish1t3x3]

I have been struggling with s/h lately and I haven’t done it in about 24 days. I’ve been trying to convince myself that it isn’t good for me in the long term because one of the core reasons I kept doing it was because it felt so good in the moment, but the shame and shock that came afterwards was the worst. I realize that this is the only body I have, and I don’t want to cause harm to myself over things that at temporary. Kudos to everyone who decides they want better for themselves.❤

[@MissSothePeacefulObserver]

I used to do the cutting stuff in HS due to a rough childhood. It was a form of "relief". I've started to realize in recent years that a lot of mental disorders are actually triggered by childhood abuse. I don't know if these disorders would be so common, if abuse wasn't so common. I also have some OCD and some forms of SH can be related to that. The cutting stopped once I got away from the abusive person, but it turned into other forms of self abuise once I became an adult.

[@GhANeC]

I have to feel grateful that, although having an almost lifetime of battling depression, anxiety, bullying, high relationship toxicity, emotional distress, loneliness, low self esteem, suicidal thoughts, I’ve been thus far able to evade self harm. Well, not counting endless compulsive nail biting and skin picking, and other endless compulsive non-care of myself. But it always made me feel so much for those who from an earlier age couldn’t manage to avoid it. I think everyone appreciates you making a video like this. Thank you,

[@damnablethief]

People just don't get it until they have dealt with it. Idk it's alot. Hard to talk about in a yt comment I guess. Just complicated.

[@sandiletwala3001]

The fact that I'm still here when I should've been dead just means that God still has plans for me that I do not know of. In this fast pacing, toxic and dangerous world I'm putting God first and including Him in anything that I desire. Right now it's hard but it'll be okay not immediately but definitely 🤝❤️🙏

[@Jqlnsnm]

Dear Psych2go Channel, I have been following your channel for a few years now (I guess), and I absolutely adore your content. Thank you so much for sharing such important and valuable information about mental health! I would love to see you expand your content into other languages someday to reach and help even more people around the world. For example, as a German speaker, I think it would be amazing if you created content in German as well. Mental health is such an important topic, and making it accessible to non-English speakers could make a huge difference for many people. Thank you for all the work you do and for raising awareness about mental health! Best regards, Jacky❤

[@TheCraftyRedPandaMC]

I actually really needed this, my current girlfriend just told me about self harming in the past and I really didn't know what to think of it. Thank you so much for making this video, I'm sure there are plenty of others out there with a similar story that appreciate it as well :)

[@blazeart4335]

There were many times people had thought I quit, who I told I’d quit. I didn’t do it for a cry for help or a want to end it, I was comforting the pain in my head. I hid it by all means, I never wanted anyone to find out. I didnt quit for a long time, not until I ended up in the hospital, you can’t force recovery, but you can be someone’s shoulder to lean on. It’s an addiction that’s just as hard to quit as anything else. Keep your loved ones close to you and show them you care about them. And remember if you’re also struggling, stay strong, and remember, you can grow from these bad experiences, it doesn’t always have to be so bad

[@JJS70707]

5 years since my depression started…2 years since I began to hurt myself, 35 days clean. I want to heal. I really do.

[@christopherthibeault7502]

I was about to say... like, perfect timing to release a video about the trap that is a specific social media site. Then, I find out it's actually about suicide. Oh. By the topic alone, you've done a great service. Although, I still think KZbin should get its stick out of other people's butts (as well as its own) and let us post videos with far franker titles. Some chats need to be head-on, and this is one of them. Keep at it and good hunting!

[@z3k673]

i am 7 months clean! i love you all and i love you Psych2Go for helping me through my mental health journey

[@theristis9451]

Literally perfect timing

[@Wenixa]

4:20 this is so right, i used to do it and not cover up with my family even though they were THERE and obvious they never noticed.

[@squeak3rzthesquigglysquid688]

This past year was my worse year yet in terms of sh. I'm slowly healing and saving up to get professional help. I highly recommend journaling asap after an incident. There are better days ahead and you deserve peace. I wish the best for all of you.

[@theratpiecherri]

As a person who is trying to get clean of self harm, I really do appreciate this video. Self harm can be a touchy subject for some people but a lot of people go through it. I hope whoever reads this that is struggling with self harm knows that they are not alone and you will get clean one day💕

[@FoxTheTeaSipper]

Its also important to mention that sometimes people DO harm themselves for attention, but that isn’t really any ‘worse’ or ‘invalid’ of a reason than other things that might motivate people to hurt themselves. I often see people demeaning or low-key demonizing it, even when its someone trying to spread awareness about sh, but if someone is ill enough to resort to hurting themselves for even a crumb of attention, that is a sign of serious mental issues and should be taken seriously. Whether it’s for attention, self-punishment, control, etc. they all equally deserve help and treatment. I see you, and you deserve better 🫵

[@mushroomfiendfriend]

I would like to add my story. I still don’t know why I started, but looking back, the main trigger for me was feeling ignored or unheard or misunderstood. Reaching out for help didn’t start well for me; my family reacted strongly in a way that was not helpful for me, but it got better. If you don’t know how someone’s doing or you’re worried, try to listen and understand and give space for them to feel their emotions so they don’t feel dismissed like I did

[@REBEKAHJOHNSON-lh6xh]

I’m glad I’m far enough out of it to not be too triggering for me, but this was a great video! I did see a comment mentioning feeling something when you’re numb as a reason people do it. Tough topic, but it’s true.

[@AbigailAaralyn]

6:50 this is me. I tell people as a way to lessen the stress that I’m since “in retirement,” however there are times I “come out of retirement like Brett Favre came out of retirement of football back in the day.” I try to use some humor to help communicate when I’m struggling with my SH triggers and I’ve found it helps.

[@GreenRobotCat_R4702]

This video was actually really perfect for me, I recently lost my job because of self harm (I accidentally scared a customer in the process), and i decided (willingly) to take on counceling, now im trying hard to recover and not inflict self harm. Yes, self harm can surely lead to "job termination" (get you "fired"), be careful and be safe out there!

[@farewelltimetofly]

When I was a kid, I didn't know self harm was something anyone else did. I didn't understand why I did it; I just knew that taking the pain inside and putting it on the outside made things feel like they made more sense. My parents knew, but they didn't understand that what I needed was therapy; they just expressed sadness and disappointment when I did it, as if a problem like that could be scolded or reasoned away. One day, I was watching TV with my mom -- one of the news magazine shows, I'm not sure which -- and they ran a story about self harm. For a few moments, I felt seen, and I was eager to learn more; and then my mom turned the show off, saying she didn't think it would be good for me to watch it. I guess she thought I'd just be inspired to harm more in imitation. Her idea of protecting me from harm was to keep me trapped in the dark I was harming myself to escape. It's so important to talk about mental health. Nobody should suffer alone in the dark.

[@mfdoomify]

Thank you for talking about this. Really.

[@brandonhatter2493]

It took time for me to realize this myself but avoiding medication for illnesses and going to the doctor for alarming issues is also a form of self harm. Don't deny yourself the care you need. It will only hurt the ones you love. Hope everyone watching this is safe and managing life well.

[@confusingpizza6024]

I wondered, " Why would someone hurt themselves" when I was younger. Now I am here, 14 years old and 84 days clean. I want to get better and it has never been clearer to me that healing is non-linear.

[@dwinniec]

Would you be able to make a video about self harm as an adult? The video starts out with data on adolescents then none on older people. I am a person who started SI as a child and am now over 2 decades into my journey. It's already super embarrassing being an adult who self-harms, and even more so when It's a "childhood" thing. Many adults self harm and it's in a lot of different forms than young people. So, yeah... I liked the video and would like to see another on adult interaction regarding SI.

[@arkx.5365]

The psychology behind twitter.

[@richardscathouse]

I was thinking Instagram, look at me. 😒🔥

[@hontoai1241]

First time i listened to such a positive side of this❤

[@Kyle-nl3jq]

I have done this I would sometimes be in so much mental distress from my PTSD I would not cut I would skin myself mostly on my left arm and one time on my chest and hit my self a lot it took me a long time to stop and now I have to be reminded of that dark time in my life whenever I see my scars. But never be ashamed it seems like it will never get better but it does don’t ever stop trying to make yourself better your worth it and you deserve happiness

[@Wenixa]

I gen thought this was talking abt Twitter cause of X 😭

[@Denzler1718]

When you feel so bad inside, anything is welcome physically, especially self harm. It's truly horrendous, and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Everyone who struggles with this, just know that you matter, and even if you think otherwise, there are people who care about you. You are not alone.

[@foggypebble5159]

If you know someone who is doing this, try starting a conversation by asking them why they feel like doing it and what emotions they feel when they do it. Often the most healing thing is just having someone to talk to who will listen.

[@LordofCruxis]

heh this video definitely started out with me feeling called out and ended with me tearing and choking up feeling seen

[@AiraDusmirou]

I wish that video was made 15 years ago so I could explain my behavior better to my surroundings. Thank you for making it. My inner teenager feels understood. ❤️