Veterinary Wellbeing Wisdom Tiny Bites - Helping Someone Who Harms Themselves

Do you know someone who harms themselves?

Maybe a friend or co-worker has an eating disorder or cuts themselves, or cuts themselves down all the time. People who do harm to themselves are in need of professional help, and you can help them, too.

When your friend or co-worker expresses their problem – the anorexic skips lunch and has black coffee when you go out to lunch, or the cutter accidently flashes their scars, or the person who’s always down on themselves starts talking about how worthless they are, one phrase can sweetly get their attention: “I wish you loved yourself as much as I love you.”

If the word love feels too strong for you, substitute “cared about” instead. It won’t cure their problem – it will make them think, and maybe get help.

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