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Is Self Harm a Sign of ADHD?

Is Self Harm a Sign of ADHD?

Although self-harm is not one among the media symptoms of ADHD, it can be regarded as one of the effects of ADHD symptoms. Emotional dysregulation, impulses, and frustration-all four fac the common indulgent self-harm behavior when coping with overwhelming emotions. These individuals also experience other emotional stressors, like feeling rejected and being less self-esteem worthy and having some difficulties in their relationships, which give distressing further stressors. Even if self-harm isn’t exclusive to people with ADHD, these people have better chances of experiencing it from all these facets. For the patients to better deal with self-harm, it is necessary for them to seek serve help. So much more is involved in handling the provoking emotional issues, improving coping mechanisms, and receiving ADHD treatment to help the individuals to lessen these self-injurious acts and learn better emotional regulation. Therapy can indeed take many forms: medication, therapy, or a lifestyle change. They are ways to alleviate ADHD and improve both mental and physical states.

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