[Sunny_01]

I think that the problem is Ryan even if we feel they are doing it for attention there really has to be some deep rooted problems. I have worked with young people who self harm in the past and I have also done a lot of research aruond this issue for my work BUT I am no closer to understanding, it's one of those things that only the people who do understand and often even they are not erally sure why they do it !

I agree it is usually ear marked as something done only by young people, and to be fair that is when the majority start. That said I know of doctors, solicitors, friends etc.. who do it and even as adults are not able to control the stronge urges they get to hurt themselves.

Mostly the answers I was given was "Control" they felt it was the only thing that they had control over in their lives. If someone feels the need to show you their injuries you can ask them not to or you can ask them why? maybe they are waiting for someone to ask them that!