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[quote=Anonymous]Remove social media.
Not as a punishment but as a treatment, because this is where the thoughts and reinforcement to engage in this type of self mutilation originates to begin with.
Next, surround her with the love and attention she’s seeking. 
And finally, find a charity or cause you can engage in together that will take her outside of her own thought patterns and feeding her feelings of worthlessness to focus her attentions on easing the suffering of others, making a positive difference in someone else’s life, and finding purpose and joy in serving others. From this type of meaningful engagement, her perspective will start to shift and she will be able to see the value she can bring to the world.

This is not to say that your daughters thoughts of despair or hurt aren’t real. To a teen, every moment can feel significant and every problem insurmountable. But therapy is t always the answer. Often times when we indulge in our own struggle, it can have a way of taking root and growing the problem rather than diminishing it.[/quote]

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