self abuse
/ˌsɛlf əˈbjus/
noun
- Criticism or mistreatment of oneself, often through negative thoughts or harmful actions.
- Constant self-abuse can damage a person's mental health.
- She realized her habit of self-abuse was keeping her from feeling happy.
- The therapist helped him stop his pattern of self-abuse and start being kinder to himself.
- The act of harming one's own body, such as by cutting or hitting oneself.
- Self-abuse is often a sign of deeper emotional pain that needs treatment.
- He sought help after years of self-abuse that left scars on his arms.
- Schools now have programs to identify students who engage in self-abuse.
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