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By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD, About.com Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder

Understanding Self-Harm

Thursday June 12, 2008

Self-harming behaviors like cutting, burning, and needle sticking are quite common among individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). These behaviors should not be ignored; self-harm is very serious and can result in severe injury or death. Learn more about self-harm, why it happens, and how it is treated.

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September 10, 2009 at 5:52 pm
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Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

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