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Most of us know about cutting — using a sharp object like a razorblade, knife, or scissors to make marks, cuts, or scratches on one's own body. But cutting is just one form of self-injury. Find out the causes, risk factors, and signs of cutting, what you can do if you discover a loved one is harming themselves, and where to turn for support.
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Cutting is the most common form of self-injury — more than 80% of people who self-harm choose this method — but it’s not the only one. Cutting is the most common method of self-injury and is often done repeatedly (not just once). Generally, cutting is done with sharp objects, such as razors knives, pins/ needles, sharp stones, and broken glass. However, when these types of items aren't available, individuals will use other objects/methods to break skin: Cutting often begins during the teenage years—on average, between the ages of 12 and 14.
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