10 Self-harming Behaviors You Don’t Know You Are Doing

When we hear the word ‘self-harm’, we often think of these things. This is the act of intentionally hurting one’s body with a blunt or sharp object. But did you know that even if it is not physical self-harm, people engage in habitual self-harm without even realizing it? Today, I brought you 10 truly shocking self-harming behaviors.

10 self-harming behaviors you didn’t know you did

1. Excessive shopping to fill something empty

This is one of the things I do often. When you feel depressed or empty, you may try to gain satisfaction by buying cosmetics or clothes that you don’t need. Of course, there are times when you need to reward yourself for working hard, but overspending can actually lead to greater emptiness because it is a short-term satisfaction with a short shelf life.

2. Maintaining a toxic relationship even though you know it is

If you are just starting out in society and getting to know people, you may not know this, but once you are in your 30s or 40s, you will start to know what kind of people are harmful to you. However, if you continue to have relationships that eat away at your self-esteem, it may be self-harming behavior. You can maintain a healthy life only if you know how to properly sort out the relationships that keep draining you.

3. Watch negative and unnutritious videos

Short forms such as reels and shorts that are popular these days are not necessarily harmful. However, if you repeatedly watch harmful and provocative videos simply for entertainment rather than to obtain necessary information, it can be a self-harming behavior. It is recommended that you watch such videos for less than an hour a day, and watch them with an appropriate mix of entertainment and information.

4. Overeating or not eating without thinking

When you’re busy working, it’s often a bit annoying to eat your meals on time. However, not eating regularly on time, overeating all at once, or skipping meals can also be self-harming behavior. The body’s biorhythm is one of the essential requirements for a healthy life. Even if it is difficult, be sure to set meal times and eat the right amount.

This was all self-harming behavior (Photo ⓒpexels)

5. Be overly considerate of others even when you are tired

Consideration and respect are really important elements in human relationships. However, that does not mean that we should unconditionally consider others without considering our own body and mind. Sometimes there are things you have to say no to and requests you have to ignore. The first thing I need to consider at any moment is myself. We must not forget that we must think of ourselves first, and then be considerate and respectful of others.

6. I’m sick, but I don’t think it’s a big deal, so I don’t go to the hospital.

I’m like that too, but there are a lot of people around me who really endure without going to the hospital. Although it is difficult to take the time to go to the hospital, it is because people think that passing symptoms are not a big deal. However, because we are not doctors, we cannot know exactly what underlying diseases are caused by the large and small symptoms that occur in our bodies. If you are sick, it is a good idea to go to the hospital and receive timely treatment.

7. Ignore and exercise even when your energy is low

Exercise is one of the best routines for a vibrant life. However, many people who are addicted to exercise go out to exercise even though they are sick and tired. This is probably because people think that they are weak-willed when they skip exercise. However, many experts unanimously recommend that you take a break from exercise when your body is tired. Exercise to become healthy should not be used to ruin your body.

8. The more depressed you are, the more you drink.

Alcohol, if used well, helps with blood circulation and improves mood, but if abused, it is a double-edged sword that can ruin your health and make you feel worse. Psychiatry specialist Oh Eun-young said this. They say it’s best to drink alcohol occasionally, when you’re in a good mood, with good people. Rather, if you drink when you are depressed or sad, you will fall into a vicious cycle of feeling worse and seeking out more alcohol.

9. Ignoring an allergic reaction

Modern people are suffering from a wider variety of diseases than before due to irregular lifestyle habits, lack of sleep, and environmental pollution. I think one of them might be allergies. Allergic reactions are highly related to immunity. It is said that if you are experiencing food allergies, rhinitis, or hives that you did not have before, it may be a red flag on your immune system and you should be careful. Please be aware that ignoring this and continuing on is considered self-harm.

10. I don’t meet anyone because people are annoying.

There comes a time when everyone feels great doubt about their relationships. There was a time like that, and there was a time when I isolated myself from society because I didn’t want to meet anyone. However, the more you feel that way, the more correct it is to go out and heal through a ‘healthy relationship’ rather than rejecting the relationship and staying alone. There is nothing more sickening than being alone in a room without any interaction.

You don’t have to bleed for it to be self-harming.

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